Mandera County
Mandera County | |
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Location of Mandera County in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 3°25′00″N 40°40′00″E / 3.41667°N 40.6667°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Formed | 4 March 2013 |
| Capital and largest town | Mandera |
| Other towns | El Wak |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mohamed Adan Khalif |
| • Senator | Ali Roba |
| • Women Rep | Ummulkheir Kassim |
| Area | |
• Total | 25,797.7 km2 (9,960.5 sq mi) |
| • Land | 25,797.7 km2 (9,960.5 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 983,000 |
| • Density | 38/km2 (99/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Total | $1.612 billion (42nd)(2024) |
| • Per Capita | $1,724 (2024) (47th) |
| GDP (NOMINAL) | |
| • Total | $541 Million (2024) (42nd) |
| • Per Capita | $579 (2024) (47th) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2024) | 0.484 (47th) - low |
| Website | www |
Mandera County is a county in northeastern Kenya, bordering Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, and Wajir County to the south. It is predominantly home to the Somali community, with a population of about 983,000 (2024)-(nullified), making it the 28th largest county in Kenya by population. Covering an area of approximately 25,797 square kilometers, Mandera County features natural landscapes, including the Dawa River and vast deserts.
The primary economic activities include pastoralism and agriculture, with a focus on livestock. The capital and largest town is Mandera.