Lokitanyala, Kenya Explained

Official Name:Lokitanyala, Kenya
Pushpin Map:Kenya
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kenya
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Kenya
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:West Pokot County
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:2.3636°N 34.9239°W
Elevation M:1562

Lokitanyala, Kenya is a settlement in the West Pokot County of Kenya. It sits across the international border from Lokitanyala, Uganda.

Location

The settlement lies in West Pokot County, approximately 40km (30miles), by road, southwest of Lorengippi, in neighboring Turkana County, the nearest large town. Lorengippi itself lies approximately 400km (200miles), by road, northwest of Kapenguria, where the county headquarters of West Pokot County are located.[1] The coordinates of Lokitanyala, Kenya are:2°21'49.0"N 34°55'26.0"E(Latitude: 2.363611; Longitude: 34.923889). The average elevation of the settlement is about 1562m (5,125feet) above sea level.[2]

Overview

Lokitanyala, Kenya is an important border crossing between Kenya and Uganda. Due to the poor state of roads on the Ugandan side, often vehicles have to cross into Kenya, then back into Uganda, while traveling between various Ugandan towns. This crossing is one of those used in intra-country and cross-border travel in this part of East Africa.[3]

References

2.3636°N 34.9239°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Distance between Lorengippi Primary School, Lorugum Lorengippi Road, Kenya and Kapenguria, West Pokot County, Kenya. GFC. 1 February 2016. 1 February 2016. Globefeed.com (GFC).
  2. Web site: Elevation of Lokitanyala, Kenya. 1 February 2016. 1 February 2016 . SVC. Satelliteview.co (SVC).
  3. Web site: Billy . Bad roads cost Sebei farmers . 5 July 2013. Rwothungeyo . . Kampala. 1 February 2016.