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Bungoma County
County
Flag of Bungoma County
Location in Kenya
Location in Kenya
Coordinates: 0.5695° N, 34.5584° E
CountryBungoma County Kenya
Formed4 March 2013
CapitalBungoma
Government
 • BodyCounty Government of Bungoma
 • GovernorKenneth Lusaka
 • Deputy GovernorMbatiany Janepher Chemtai
Area
 • Total2,206.9 km2 (852.1 sq mi)
Highest elevation
4,321 m (14,177 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total1,670,570
 • Rank4
 • Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.bungoma.go.ke

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.

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.

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  2. ^ "Kenya's census results at a glance". Daily Nation. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Kenya Districts". Statoids.com. Retrieved 17 November 2018.

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