Location, Size and Population

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Location, Size and Population

Geographically, Kaptarakwa Ward borders Uasin Gishu County to the West, Chepkorio Ward to the South, Soy North to the East and Kamariny Ward to the North. Its Geographical coordinates are approximately 0° 22’ N - 0°23’N and 35° 32’E.

The ward covers an estimated area of 153.6km2 which is approximately 5.07% of Elgeyo Marakwet county total area. The ward is sandwiched between Kaptagat forest and the Keiyo escarpment. It has population of 25,423 as per the 2009 NPHC report.