Taita–Taveta County
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Taita–Taveta County is a county in Kenya. Located approximately 200 km northwest of Mombasa, and 360 km southeast of Nairobi, it is a port and major gateway to the United Republic of Tanzania through Taveta.[1] The county headquarters are located in Mwatate. It is one of the six counties in the Coastal region of Kenya.[2] Major towns include Voi, Taveta, Mwatate, and Wundanyi.[3]
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Taita–Taveta County | |
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Coordinates: 3°27′S 38°24′E | |
Country | Kenya |
Formed | 4 March 2013 |
Capital | Mwatate |
Government | |
• Governor | Andrew Mwadime |
• Deputy Governor | Christine Saru Kilalo |
• Senator | Johnes Mwaruma |
• Woman Representative | Lydia Haika |
Area | |
• Total | 17,083.9 km2 (6,596.1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,228 m (7,310 ft) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 340,671 |
• Density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Taitan/Mdawida and Tavetas/watuveta |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Website | www |
The population was 340,671 persons according to the 2019 national census, with population densities ranging from 14 persons per km2 to more than 117 persons per km2.[4] The county's topography is of varied rainfall and terrain with the lower zones receiving an average of 440 mm of rain per annum and the highland areas receiving up to 1,900 mm of rain. The county ranges in altitude from 500 m above sea level to 2,300 m at Vuria[5] peak, which is the county's highest point.