Chepkorio Explained

Official Name:Chepkorio
Pushpin Map:Kenya
Mapsize:200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name: Kenya
Subdivision Name1:Elgeyo-Marakwet
Population Total:3206
Population Density Km2:191
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:0.38°N 35.53°W

Chepkorio is a village in Kenya. It is located in Keiyo South Constituency, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. It lies on the B54 highway, to the northwest of Kaptagat.[1] As of 2019, it was home to 3,206 residents.[2]

It is the home village of professional long-distance runners Geoffrey Kamworor[3] and current men's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum until his death.

Notes and References

  1. https://archive.today/20130129030605/http://www.mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/place_view.asp?pid=88988 Mbendi.com
  2. Web site: 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census; Volume II: Distribution of Population by Administrative Units . 141.
  3. Web site: Geoffrey Kamworor: Man of all surfaces . 4 July 2020 .