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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Laisamis, a city in Marsabit County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Laisamis — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Laisamis | |
| State | Marsabit County | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,047 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Marsabit County | #5 of 5 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Kenyan Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KES | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +254 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ke | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 575 | |
| In Feet | 1,887 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 1.59 | |
| Longitude | 37.81 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.593° N 37.806° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 35' 36" N 37° 48' 21" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 35.59' N 37° 48.36' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Marsabit County Capital | 85 km North-Northeast of Marsabit | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Moyale, Ethiopia (257 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:27 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:39 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 12m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Laisamis is a city situated in Marsabit County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Laisamis as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Marsabit County
The latitude and longitude of Laisamis pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 575 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Laisamis on the map
Laisamis runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Laisamis run on Kenyan Shilling (KES), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Laisamis exchange rates
To ring a number in Laisamis from outside Kenya, dial +254 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Laisamis and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Laisamis ranks #5 of 5 cities in Marsabit County. It lies about 85 km North-Northeast of Marsabit, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Marsabit County market. › Cities near Laisamis
Laisamis has a recorded population of approximately 5,047 people. That places it #5 of 5 cities with population data in Marsabit County. Browse more cities in Marsabit County for comparison.
Laisamis is part of Marsabit County in Kenya. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Laisamis keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:27 AM and sets around 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Laisamis price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Laisamis currency page.
Laisamis is about 85 km North-Northeast of Marsabit, the capital of Marsabit County. See cities near Laisamis for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Laisamis lands you closest to Moyale, Ethiopia, about 257 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Laisamis sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
