Districts & Counties of Kenya map & data
Kenya has 290 districts and counties in this layer, spread over 47 regions. The most are in Nairobi (17), Kakamega (12) and Kiambu (12). The largest include North Horr, Laisamis and Wajir South.
Districts & Counties by region
| Region | Areas | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 17 | 5.9% |
| Kakamega | 12 | 4.1% |
| Kiambu | 12 | 4.1% |
| Nakuru | 11 | 3.8% |
| Bungoma | 9 | 3.1% |
| Meru | 9 | 3.1% |
| Kisii | 9 | 3.1% |
| Kitui | 8 | 2.8% |
| Homa Bay | 8 | 2.8% |
| Migori | 8 | 2.8% |
| Machakos | 8 | 2.8% |
| Busia | 7 | 2.4% |
| Kisumu | 7 | 2.4% |
| Murang'a | 7 | 2.4% |
| Kilifi | 7 | 2.4% |
| Turkana | 6 | 2.1% |
| Mandera | 6 | 2.1% |
| Wajir | 6 | 2.1% |
| Baringo | 6 | 2.1% |
| Garissa | 6 | 2.1% |
| Uasin Gishu | 6 | 2.1% |
| Nandi | 6 | 2.1% |
| Siaya | 6 | 2.1% |
| Nyeri | 6 | 2.1% |
| Bomet | 6 | 2.1% |
| Narok | 6 | 2.1% |
| Makueni | 6 | 2.1% |
| Mombasa | 6 | 2.1% |
| Trans Nzoia | 5 | 1.7% |
| Vihiga | 5 | 1.7% |
| Nyandarua | 5 | 1.7% |
| Kericho | 5 | 1.7% |
| Kajiado | 5 | 1.7% |
| Marsabit | 4 | 1.4% |
| West Pokot | 4 | 1.4% |
| Elgeyo-Marakwet | 4 | 1.4% |
| Kirinyaga | 4 | 1.4% |
| Embu | 4 | 1.4% |
| Nyamira | 4 | 1.4% |
| Taita Taveta | 4 | 1.4% |
| Kwale | 4 | 1.4% |
| Samburu | 3 | 1.0% |
| Laikipia | 3 | 1.0% |
| Tharaka | 3 | 1.0% |
| Tana River | 3 | 1.0% |
| Isiolo | 2 | 0.7% |
| Lamu | 2 | 0.7% |
Largest districts and counties in Kenya
- North HorrMarsabit · 40,878.6 km²
- LaisamisMarsabit · 24,238.9 km²
- Wajir SouthWajir · 21,728.8 km²
- FafiGarissa · 16,695.7 km²
- GarsenTana River · 16,009.3 km²
- Isiolo NorthIsiolo · 15,424 km²
- Turkana NorthTurkana · 14,849.2 km²
- Turkana WestTurkana · 14,133.6 km²
- BuraTana River · 13,693.2 km²
- Kitui SouthKitui · 12,804.7 km²
- Turkana EastTurkana · 11,259.3 km²
- Wajir NorthWajir · 10,467.8 km²
- Isiolo SouthIsiolo · 10,146.2 km²
- Samburu EastSamburu · 10,128.1 km²
- LoimaTurkana · 9,813.5 km²
- GaloleTana River · 9,752.9 km²
- MoyaleMarsabit · 9,430.4 km²
- VoiTaita Taveta · 8,640.9 km²
- Samburu NorthSamburu · 8,537.3 km²
- IjaraGarissa · 8,249.8 km²
- Wajir WestWajir · 8,178.3 km²
- Kajiado WestKajiado · 7,911.3 km²
- TarbajWajir · 7,593.6 km²
- Turkana SouthTurkana · 7,468.8 km²
- MagariniKilifi · 7,012.3 km²
- DadaabGarissa · 6,971.7 km²
- Turkana CentralTurkana · 6,663.1 km²
- LagderaGarissa · 6,497.6 km²
- Kajiado SouthKajiado · 6,411 km²
- Mandera NorthMandera · 6,167.6 km²
- Mandera SouthMandera · 5,579.1 km²
- Narok WestNarok · 5,480.1 km²
- Mandera WestMandera · 5,209.3 km²
- Laikipia NorthLaikipia · 4,949.4 km²
- BalambalaGarissa · 4,875 km²
- Narok SouthNarok · 4,867.4 km²
- KinangoKwale · 4,862.3 km²
- EldasWajir · 4,774.2 km²
- Kitui EastKitui · 4,757.5 km²
- Mwingi NorthKitui · 4,728.2 km²
What's in this layer
Every district or county in the layer comes with its name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID. Second-level administrative areas: counties, districts, departments and shires.
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This layer holds 290 districts and counties in Kenya, the most of them in Nairobi. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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