Bungoma County
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For the town, see Bungoma.
Bungoma County is a county in the former Western Province of Kenya with its capital in Bungoma town. It has a population of 1,670,570 of which 812,146 are males and 858,389 are females as per the 2019 census[1][2] and an area of 2,069 km2.[3] It has nine constituencies, namely: Bumula, Kabuchai, Kanduyi, Kimilili, Mt. Elgon, Sirisia, Tongaren, Webuye East, and Webuye West.
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Bungoma County | |
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Coordinates: 0.5695° N, 34.5584° E | |
Country | Kenya |
Formed | 4 March 2013 |
Capital | Bungoma |
Government | |
• Body | County Government of Bungoma |
• Governor | Kenneth Lusaka |
• Deputy Governor | Mbatiany Janepher Chemtai |
Area | |
• Total | 2,206.9 km2 (852.1 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 4,321 m (14,177 ft) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 1,670,570 |
• Rank | 4 |
• Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Website | www |
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The economy of Bungoma County is mainly agricultural, centering on the sugarcane and maize industries. The area experiences high rainfall throughout the year and is home to several large rivers, which are used for small-scale irrigation.