Lokitanyala, Kenya | |
|---|---|
  Lokitanyala, Kenya Location in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 02°21′49″N34°55′26″E / 2.36361°N 34.92389°E | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| County | West Pokot County |
| Elevation | 5,125 ft (1,562 m) |
Lokitanyala, Kenya is a settlement in the West Pokot County of Kenya. It sits across the international border from Lokitanyala, Uganda.
The settlement lies in West Pokot County, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi), by road, southwest of Lorengippi, in neighboring Turkana County, the nearest large town. Lorengippi itself lies approximately 400 kilometres (249 mi), by road, northwest of Kapenguria, where the county headquarters of West Pokot County are located. [1] The coordinates of Lokitanyala, Kenya are:2°21'49.0"N 34°55'26.0"E (Latitude: 2.363611; Longitude: 34.923889). [2] The average elevation of the settlement is about 1,562 metres (5,125 ft) above sea level. [3]
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