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Town in Narok County, Kenya From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Narok (sometimes referred to as NauwongoTown) is a town west of Nairobi that supports Kenya's economy in south-west of the country, along the Great Rift Valley. Narok is the district capital of the Narok County and stands as the major centre of commerce in the district. Narok has a population of around 120,000 people,[1] mostly Maasai. The elevation of Narok is 1827 metres (5,997 feet) in altitude.
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Coordinates: 01°05′S 35°52′E | |
Country | Kenya |
County | Narok County |
Population (2019 census) | 65,430 |
Narok Town is the last major town when travelling by road from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Park and Keekorok Lodge. Narok Town stands as a centre for services, business, and finance. For decades, Narok's economy has benefited from tourism, agriculture, livestock keeping and mining. The 30,000-capacity William Ole Ntimama Stadium, a football stadium, is located in Narok.
Narok Town has several public and private primary and secondary schools.
Private Primary Schools:
Private Secondary Schools:
The town has seen structural and economic growth as the roads and new construction in the area.[6]
The Narok Stadium (now named William Ole Ntimama Stadium) has been upgraded by the County Government and National Government.[7] Narok is home to the Kenyan football club, WAZITO FC.
The main economic income is the tourism sector, which brings an estimated 10 billion Kenya Shillings annually, as well as wheat farming, which is done both in large and small scale.[8]
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