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Keroka, Nyamira county, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Keroka, Kenya

Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:05:22 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 10,881

📍 Cities Near To Keroka


Find cities, states and countries closest to Keroka in Nyamira 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 Keroka.

📍 Keroka 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 Keroka from our regional database:

State / RegionNyamira county
Total Population10,881
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-0.7761° N
Center Longitude34.9468° E
Elevation2,054 m (6,739 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Nyamira county#2 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bomet Bomet27 44 24
East (E)
National Flag Of Jebilat Jebilat10 17 9
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kapkatet Kapkatet20 32 17
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kebirigo Kebirigo12 19 10
North (N)
National Flag Of Kenyenya Kenyenya17 27 15
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kilgoris Kilgoris17 27 15
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kisii Kisii13 22 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kisii Kisii14 23 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Litein Litein21 35 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Magena Marabu Magena Marabu14 23 12
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mogonga Mogonga14 23 12
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mosocho Mosocho20 32 17
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nyambunwa Nyambunwa18 29 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Nyamira Nyamira15 24 13
North (N)
National Flag Of Nyangusu Nyangusu13 21 11
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Keroka


States and regions closest to Nyamira county (home state of Keroka), 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 Baringo129 207 112
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County24 38 21
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bungoma County Bungoma County104 168 91
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County91 147 79
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eastern Region Eastern Region171 275 148
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet122 196 106
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County46 74 40
West (W)
National Flag Of Kajiado County Kajiado County159 256 138
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kakamega County Kakamega County68 109 59
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County46 75 40
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Keroka


Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Keroka'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 Keroka. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Nyamira county, Kenya.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Keroka (You)Nyamira county10,881
NyansiongoNyamira county5,9937.8ENE
JebilatNyamira county5,37316.6ENE
KebirigoNyamira county4,71119.3N
SotikBomet County4,19420.6ENE
NyangusuKisii County3,59020.8SSW
KisiiNyandarua County21.6WNW
Thomas Magena homeKisii County21.8W
KisiiKisii County112,41722.6WNW
Magena MarabuKisii County3,50522.7SW
MogongaKisii County3,62822.7WSW

🏆 Nyamira county City Rankings

How does Keroka rank within Nyamira 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 Keroka appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Nyamira24,483
Keroka ⭐10,881
Nyansiongo5,993
Jebilat5,373
Kebirigo4,711

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
IATA: MRE
70 km (44 mi) from Keroka
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 Nyamira county Cities
Keroka ranks #2 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Keroka Sits on the Map

Keroka sits inside Nyamira county, Kenya and ranks #2 of 5 cities in Nyamira 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 Keroka 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 Keroka 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 Keroka and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Keroka against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nyamira county city rankings

🌎 Beyond Keroka: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Keroka and the countries closest to Keroka 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 Keroka, 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 Keroka at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Keroka

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Keroka MapView the Keroka map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Keroka Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Nyamira county OverviewExplore the Nyamira 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 Keroka

Which cities are closest to Keroka?

See the Cities Near To Keroka 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 Nyamira county by population and density.

How is the distance from Keroka to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Keroka 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 Keroka 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 Keroka 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 Keroka 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 Keroka?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Keroka. 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 Nyamira county city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Keroka ranks #2 of 5 cities in Nyamira 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 Keroka?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Keroka is Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE), about 70 km (44 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.