Esabalu Explained

Official Name:	Esabalu
Settlement Type:	Village
Pushpin Map:	Kenya
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Type1:	County
Subdivision Name:	Kenya
Subdivision Name1:	Kisumu County/Vihiga County
Leader Title:	Mayor
Leader Name:	Tom Amakoye^[1]
Population As Of:	Estimated
Population Total:	8,500
Population Density Km2:	1,000
Timezone:	EAT
Utc Offset:	+3
Coordinates:	0°N 92°W
Elevation M:	5400

Esabalu is a village located on the border of Vihiga and Kisumu counties in western Kenya.^[2]

Geography

Esabalu is located approximately 5,400 feet above sea level, and lies directly on the equator. It receives about 40 inches of rainfall per year.^[3]

Climate

Under the Köppen climate classification system, Esabalu has an Equatorial Climate (Af).^[4]

Demographics

There are approximately 8,500 residents in Esabalu. Most of them are members of the Luhya ethnic group. It is estimated that the population density is over 1,000 people per square kilometer. The three major languages spoken in Esabalu are Luhya, Swahili, and English.^[5]

International relations

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Kenya.

Twin towns – Sister cities

Esabalu is twinned with:

• Amesbury, Massachusetts, United States (since 1987)^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: Reaching out to Esabalu: Amesbury For Africa raising funds to aid Sister City's security force. Swart/[e-mail]. Gillian R.. Amesbury News. 2017-03-27. en.
2. Web site: Google Maps. Google Maps. 2017-03-27.
3. Web site: About Esabalu: Geography AMESBURY for AFRICA. amesburyforafrica.org. en-US. 2017-03-27.
4. Web site: Kisumu, Kenya. weatherbase.com. en-US. 2018-04-11.
5. Web site: About Esabalu: People AMESBURY for AFRICA. amesburyforafrica.org. en-US. 2017-03-27.
6. Web site: Sister Cities AMESBURY for AFRICA. amesburyforafrica.org. en-US. 2017-03-27.