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nty to the East, Trans Nzoia to the North, Kericho to the South, Baringo to the South East, Nandi to the South West and Bungoma to the West. Area (Km 2): 3,345.2 Km 2

Climate/Weather: Temperatures range from a minimum of 8.4°C to a maximum of 27°C. Road Network: Bitumen Surface (309.6Km), Gravel Surface (549Km), Earth Surface (377.2Km)

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POPULATION

Population: 894,179 (Male - 50%, Female - 50 %)

Population Density: 267 people per Km 2

National Percentage: 2.3%

Age Distribution: 0-14 years (41.5%), 15-64 years (55.7%), 65+ (2 9%)

Number of Households: 202,291
Government

County Capltal: Eldoret Town (proposed)

Number of Constituencies (2010): 3 (Eldoret East, Eldoret South and Eldoret North)

Registered Voters: 298,258

Voting History:

1992: KANU
1997: KANU
2002: KANU
2007: ODM

Voter Turnout:

Highest: 77% (2007 Elections)
Lowest: 59% (2002 Elections)

National percentage: 2.4 %

Number of Districts (2009): 3 (Eldoret East, Eldoret West, Wareng) . Number of Local Authorities (2010): 3 (Municipal Council of Eldoret, County Council of Wareng, and Town Councll of Burnt Forest)
Economics

Poverty Level: 50% of population live below poverty line

Age Dependency Ratio:100:69

Resources: Natural (Forests – Burnt Forest)

Tourist Attractions: Scenic Beauty, Sports Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Eco-tourism. Financial Services: 19 Commercial banks, 11 Micro-Finance Institutions

Main Economic Activities/Industries: Large Scale Maize, Wheat Farming, Dairy Farming, Sports Tourism (Athletics), Manufacturing and agro processing

Agricultural products: Maize, Wheat, beef and milk. CRA Allocation: 2,779,104,129
Education

Number of Institutions (2007): Primary (771), Secondary (158), Tertiary (14)

Primary: Total Enrollment (184,954)

Teacher to Pupil Ratio: 1: 42.1 (Public Schools)

Secondary: Total Enrollment (14,712)

Teacher to Pupil Ratio: 1:30.9 (Public Schools)

Tertiary: Moi University. Health

Health Facilities: Dispensaries (88), Health Centres (23), Sub District (2), District (1), Others (10)

Doctor to Patient Ratio: 1:10,034

Infant Mortality Rates: 54/1000

Under Five Mortality Rates: 81/100|)

Prevalent Diseases: Malaria, Respiratory infections, water borne diseases

Notable Hospitals: Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Potential

Eldoret possesses strength as a transportation hub and is home to one of Kenya’s international airports, which is fast becoming the cargo centre of choice for many international traders owing to its efficiency. It is also an important trading hub that connects the rest of the country with cheap fashion products from Uganda. The entirety of its land mass is excellent for agricultural production. Eldoret is also home to almost all the world-beating long-distance athletes, who use the county as a training and residential base. Paul Tergat, Vivian Cheruiyot, Kipchoge Keino, Isaiah Kiplagat and many other new and old athletes have invested their vast fortunes in the town, leading to the rise of exclusive residential areas in its suburbs. High standards of healthcare services (Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital)

Has the lowest dependency ratios (Child and Aged Dependency Ratios)

Has one of the highest literacy levels in the country
Home to the world leading athletes

Challenges

Ethnic tension especially after the 2007-2008 Post-Election Violence