Mount Elgon District (Mount Elgon)
Mount Elgon District (Mt. Elgon District) was an administrative district in the Western Province of Kenya. Its capital town was Kapsokwony. In 2010, it was merged into Bungoma County.
The district was located on southeastern slopes of Mount Elgon. The district had a population of 135,033 (1999 census) and an area of 944 km2.
Although Kapsokwony was the headquarters of the district, Cheptais was probably the economic heart of the district, as it contributed a great deal to the economy of the district.
Mt. Elgon is predominantly occupied by the Sabaots, Iteso and Bukusu communities.
The district was located on southeastern slopes of Mount Elgon. The district had a population of 135,033 (1999 census) and an area of 944 km2.
Although Kapsokwony was the headquarters of the district, Cheptais was probably the economic heart of the district, as it contributed a great deal to the economy of the district.
Mt. Elgon is predominantly occupied by the Sabaots, Iteso and Bukusu communities.
Map - Mount Elgon District (Mount Elgon)
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KES | Kenyan shilling | Sh | 2 |
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SW | Swahili language |