Villages & Hamlets in Kenya map & data
There are 9,301 villages and hamlets mapped in Kenya, spread over 47 regions. The most are in Nakuru (3,355), Kisumu (941) and Kilifi (513) - Nakuru alone holds 36% of them. 94% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Chogoria, Merille and Kainuk.
Villages & Hamlets by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nakuru | 3,355 | 36% |
| Kisumu | 941 | 10% |
| Kilifi | 513 | 5.5% |
| Busia | 399 | 4.3% |
| Siaya | 345 | 3.7% |
| Tana River | 309 | 3.3% |
| Garissa | 274 | 2.9% |
| Turkana | 257 | 2.8% |
| Kajiado | 197 | 2.1% |
| Kwale | 189 | 2.0% |
| Taita Taveta | 188 | 2.0% |
| Wajir | 180 | 1.9% |
| Marsabit | 177 | 1.9% |
| Kakamega | 149 | 1.6% |
| Baringo | 148 | 1.6% |
| Kitui | 145 | 1.6% |
| Mandera | 139 | 1.5% |
| Makueni | 113 | 1.2% |
| Lamu | 104 | 1.1% |
| Homa Bay | 88 | 0.9% |
| Samburu | 77 | 0.8% |
| Narok | 68 | 0.7% |
| Isiolo | 65 | 0.7% |
| West Pokot | 64 | 0.7% |
| Machakos | 61 | 0.7% |
| Laikipia | 56 | 0.6% |
| Elgeyo-Marakwet | 55 | 0.6% |
| Kiambu | 54 | 0.6% |
| Meru | 53 | 0.6% |
| Kirinyaga | 53 | 0.6% |
| Migori | 41 | 0.4% |
| Nyandarua | 40 | 0.4% |
| Vihiga | 38 | 0.4% |
| Nandi | 37 | 0.4% |
| Bungoma | 35 | 0.4% |
| Uasin Gishu | 35 | 0.4% |
| Kisii | 33 | 0.4% |
| Embu | 32 | 0.3% |
| Bomet | 32 | 0.3% |
| Tharaka | 25 | 0.3% |
| Murang'a | 24 | 0.3% |
| Kericho | 23 | 0.2% |
| Nairobi | 23 | 0.2% |
| Nyamira | 20 | 0.2% |
| Mombasa | 15 | 0.2% |
| Trans Nzoia | 13 | 0.1% |
| Nyeri | 11 | 0.1% |
Notable villages and hamlets in Kenya
- ChogoriaTharaka · pop. 28637
- MerilleMarsabit · pop. 3000
- KainukWest Pokot · pop. 11799
- NgurunitSamburu · pop. 4400
- KagerHoma Bay · pop. 4000
- LibahiyaMandera · pop. 700
- AnglogitatTurkana
- BunaWajir
- KorrMarsabit · pop. 6700
- BurgichWest Pokot
- SereolipiSamburu · pop. 3500
- Bur MayoMandera
- AngorangoraTurkana
- DifWajir
- ChobaMarsabit
- CheberiaWest Pokot
- Hara HurileMandera
- KapedoTurkana
- El BenWajir
- IleretMarsabit
- ChepororWest Pokot
- LafeyMandera
- KatikoTurkana
- GiriftuWajir
- Log-LogoMarsabit
- ChepunyalWest Pokot
- LokoriTurkana
- TarbajWajir
- North HorrMarsabit
- KamnunguuawaWest Pokot
- LomeloTurkana
- SololoMarsabit
- KanyarkwatWest Pokot
- LoperotTurkana
- South HorrMarsabit
- KaseiWest Pokot
- LorugumuTurkana
- Lowareng'akTurkana
- MurilingTurkana
- NganukonharengakTurkana
What's in this layer
Every village in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Villages, hamlets and small rural settlements.
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Frequently asked questions
How many villages and hamlets are there in Kenya?
This layer holds 9,301 villages and hamlets in Kenya, the most of them in Nakuru. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each village?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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