Turkana County
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Turkana County is a county in the former Rift Valley Province of Kenya. It is Kenya's second largest county by land area of 98,597.8km2 followed by Marsabit County with an area of 71,597.8km2. It is bordered by the countries of Uganda to the west; South Sudan and Ethiopia, including the disputed Ilemi Triangle, to the north and northeast; and Lake Turkana to the east. To the south and east, neighbouring counties in Kenya are West Pokot, Baringo and Samburu Counties, while Marsabit County is on the opposite (i.e. eastern) shore of Lake Turkana. Turkana's capital and largest town is Lodwar. The county had a population of 926,976 at the 2019 census.[1]
Turkana County | |
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Coordinates: 3°09′N 35°21′E | |
Country | Kenya |
Formed | 4 March 2013 |
Capital | Lodwar |
Government | |
• Governor | Jeremiah Lomorukai |
Area | |
• Total | 98,597.8 km2 (38,068.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,138 m (3,734 ft) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 926,976 |
• Density | 9.4/km2 (24/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Website | www |