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Uasin Gishu County, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
00:23:44 EAT
Capital: Eldoret
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,300,000
Area: 2,955.30 km²
State Code: KE-44

States Near To Uasin Gishu County


Find states and regions closest to Uasin Gishu County in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Kenya and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Kenya

📍 Uasin Gishu County 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 Uasin Gishu County from our regional database:

Capital CityEldoret
Total Population1,300,000
Land Area2,955 km²
Population Density390.70 / km²
Center Latitude0.5528° N
Center Longitude35.3027° E
Average Elevation2,165 m (7,102 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Nandi Nandi28 mi45 km25 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet36 mi59 km32 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kakamega County Kakamega County40 mi65 km35 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Trans Nzoia Trans Nzoia42 mi68 km37 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bungoma County Bungoma County52 mi83 km45 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County52 mi84 km45 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Vihiga County Vihiga County53 mi85 km46 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kisumu County Kisumu County56 mi91 km49 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Baringo Baringo58 mi94 km51 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County74 mi119 km64 nm
West (W)

Countries Near To Uasin Gishu County


Explore countries nearest to Uasin Gishu County by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Uasin Gishu County supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Uganda Uganda400 mi643 km347 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania485 mi781 km421 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda570 mi918 km495 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi598 mi963 km519 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia658 mi1,059 km571 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Uasin Gishu County. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Uasin Gishu County (You)Kenya1,300,0002,955390.70
NandiKenya885,7115,769153.53
Elegeyo-MarakwetKenya3,050
Kakamega CountyKenya2,000,0003,034659.20
Trans NzoiaKenya2,470
Bungoma CountyKenya1,800,0002,207815.60
Kericho CountyKenya1,000,0002,455473.60
Vihiga CountyKenya650,0005311,154.50
Kisumu CountyKenya1,300,0002,086623.20
BaringoKenya11,075
Busia CountyKenya900,0001,628531.20

🏆 Kenya State Rankings

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

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Nairobi County5,200,000
Kiambu County2,700,000
Nakuru County2,500,000
Kakamega County2,000,000
Bungoma County1,800,000
Meru County1,650,000
Kilifi County1,600,000
Machakos County1,550,000
Mombasa County1,480,000
Kisii County1,400,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Uasin Gishu County is a state or region within Kenya in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Uasin Gishu County is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Uasin Gishu County to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Uasin Gishu County to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Kenya — see Kenya state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Uasin Gishu County

This page also lists countries nearest to Uasin Gishu County by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Kenya page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Uasin Gishu County using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Uasin Gishu County.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Uasin Gishu County to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Kenya. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Uasin Gishu County MapView the Uasin Gishu County satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Uasin Gishu CountyExplore all cities and towns in Uasin Gishu County for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Kenya Country DataGet complete Kenya data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Uasin Gishu County

How is the distance from Uasin Gishu County to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Uasin Gishu County map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Uasin Gishu County mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Uasin Gishu County to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Uasin Gishu County in Kenya?

See the States Near To Uasin Gishu County table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Uasin Gishu County below the states table, or compare all Kenya states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Kenya?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Kenya state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.