Matunda | |
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Town | |
Matunda | |
Coordinates: 00°49′41″N 35°07′17″E / 0.82806°N 35.12139°E / 0.82806; 35.12139 | |
Country | Kenya |
County | Uasin Gishu |
Sub-County | Soy |
Elevation | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 10,807 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 30205 |
Matunda is a town in Soy Sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. As of the year 2019, there were about 10,807 inhabitants within the boundaries of Matunda. Its name means "fruits" in Swahili.
Geography
Matunda is situated on the western edge of the Soy Sub-county, on the northwestern part of Uasin Gishu. It has an average elevation of 1,841 metres above sea level. The Eldoret-Kitale Road runs north–south through the town.
References
- "Matunda (Uasin Gishu / Kakamega, Rift Valley, Kenya) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- "Matunda topographic map, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps. Retrieved 2023-03-23.