West Pokot County
West Pokot County | |
|---|---|
Location in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 1°14′00″N 35°07′00″E / 01.23333°N 035.1167°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Formed | 4 March 2013 |
| Capital | Kapenguria |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Simon Kachapin |
| Area | |
• Total | 8,418.2 km2 (3,250.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 621,241 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | westpokot.go.ke |
West Pokot County is a county in Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Kapenguria, its area is approximately 9,169.4 square kilometers and it measures 132 kilometers from north to south.
West Pokot County is bordered to the north by Turkana County, to the east by Baringo County, to the southeast by Elgeyo-Marakwet County, to the south by Trans Nzoia County and to the west by Uganda. According to the 2019 census, the county has a population of 621,241.
The county is home to Tegla Loroupe, one of the most famous Kenyan female runners, and the birthplace of Israeli Olympic marathon runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter.