Makueni County
Makueni County is a county in the former Eastern Province of Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Wote. The county has a population of 987,653 (2019 census). The county lies between Latitude 1° 35' and 2° 59' South and Longitude 37° 10' and 38° 30' East. It borders Machakos to the North, Kitui to the East, Taita Taveta to the South and Kajiado to the West and covers an area of 8,008.9 km2.
Makueni County | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Haven of Opportunities | |
Location of Makueni County in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 1°48′S 37°37′E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Formed | 4 March 2013 |
| Other towns | Makindu, Emali, Sultan Hamud |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mutula Kilonzo Junior |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,008.9 km2 (3,092.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 987,653 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | makueni |
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