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Kapsokwony, Bungoma County, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Kapsokwony, Kenya

Friday, 14 August 2026
06:42:58 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 7,077

📍 Cities Near To Kapsokwony


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kapsokwony in Bungoma County, Kenya with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Kapsokwony.

📍 Kapsokwony Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Kapsokwony from our regional database:

State / RegionBungoma County
Total Population7,077
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude0.8522° N
Center Longitude34.7019° E
Elevation1,971 m (6,467 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Bungoma County#5 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Amagoru Amagoru30 48 26
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Budadiri Budadiri33 53 29
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bududa Bududa28 45 24
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bungoma Bungoma22 36 19
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bupoto Bupoto24 39 21
West (W)
National Flag Of Cheptai Cheptai16 26 14
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chwele Chwele12 20 11
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kimilili Kimilili5 7 4
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kiminini Kiminini16 25 14
East (E)
National Flag Of Kitale Kitale24 38 21
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Malikisi Malikisi23 37 20
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Sirisia Sirisia15 25 13
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Turbo Turbo28 46 25
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Webuye Webuye18 29 16
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Kapsokwony


States and regions closest to Bungoma County (home state of Kapsokwony), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Baringo Baringo103 166 90
East (E)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County121 195 105
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County36 57 31
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Eastern Region Eastern Region86 139 75
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet63 102 55
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County101 162 87
South (S)
National Flag Of Kakamega County Kakamega County37 59 32
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County92 147 80
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kisii County Kisii County112 181 97
South (S)
National Flag Of Kisumu County Kisumu County73 117 63
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Kapsokwony


Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kapsokwony's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi598 963 519
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros885 1,424 769
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti879 1,415 764
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia658 1,059 571
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi947 1,524 822
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte1,015 1,633 881
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda570 918 495
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Somalia Somalia675 1,086 586
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Sudan South Sudan659 1,060 572
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sudan Sudan1,034 1,665 898
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kapsokwony. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Bungoma County, Kenya.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kapsokwony (You)Bungoma County7,077
KimililiBungoma County56,0507.3SSE
ChweleBungoma County9,79719.8WSW
SirisiaBungoma County2,09624.6WSW
KimininiTrans Nzoia16,56025.2E
CheptaiBungoma County4,41925.6WSW
WebuyeBungoma County42,64229.0SSE
BungomaBungoma County68,03135.7SSW
MalikisiBungoma County4,31936.8WSW
KitaleTrans Nzoia162,17438.4ENE
BupotoEastern Region38.7W

🏆 Bungoma County City Rankings

How does Kapsokwony rank within Bungoma County? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Kapsokwony appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Bungoma68,031
Kimilili56,050
Webuye42,642
Chwele9,797
Kapsokwony ⭐7,077
Cheptai4,419
Malikisi4,319
Sirisia2,096

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Eldoret International Airport
IATA: EDL
78 km (48 mi) from Kapsokwony
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Bungoma County Cities
Kapsokwony ranks #5 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Kapsokwony? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Kapsokwony Sits on the Map

Kapsokwony sits inside Bungoma County, Kenya and ranks #5 of 8 cities in Bungoma County by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Kapsokwony to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Kapsokwony outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Kapsokwony and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kapsokwony against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Bungoma County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kapsokwony: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kapsokwony and the countries closest to Kapsokwony by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Kenya. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Kapsokwony, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Kapsokwony at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kapsokwony

If you're stringing together stops in Bungoma County, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kapsokwony — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Kapsokwony MapView the Kapsokwony map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Kapsokwony Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Bungoma County OverviewExplore the Bungoma County state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Kenya Country DataGet complete Kenya data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kapsokwony

Which cities are closest to Kapsokwony?

See the Cities Near To Kapsokwony table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Bungoma County by population and density.

How is the distance from Kapsokwony to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kapsokwony and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Kapsokwony map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Kapsokwony will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Kapsokwony to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Kapsokwony?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kapsokwony. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Bungoma County city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Kapsokwony compare in size to the cities near it?

Kapsokwony ranks #5 of 8 cities in Bungoma County by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Kapsokwony?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kapsokwony is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), about 78 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.