Chebiemit | |
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  Chebiemit Location of Chebiemit | |
| Coordinates: 0°51′N35°30′E / 0.85°N 35.5°E Coordinates: 0°51′N35°30′E / 0.85°N 35.5°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Rift Valley Province |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 27,180 [1] |
| • Density | 197/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Chebiemit is a settlement in Kenya's Marakwet District. It was part of the former Rift Valley Province.
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