Bungoma | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Clockwise from top: Church street, Khetias Crossroads, Bungoma bus park, Kenyatta Avenue. | |
  Location in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 00°34′00″N 34°34′00″E / 0.56667°N 34.56667°E | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| County | Bungoma County |
| Elevation | 4,544 ft (1,385 m) |
| Population (2019 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 68,031 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | 039 |
| Climate | Am |
Bungoma town is the capital of Bungoma County in Kenya. It was established as a trading centre in the early 20th century. It is located in Kenya's fertile Western region and at the foot of Mount Elgon, Kenya's second-highest mountain. The town and the surrounding areas boast one of Kenya's highest average rainfalls, making Bungoma one of the nation's most important food baskets.
- ^ "2009 Population and Housing Census: Spatial Distribution and Urbanisation Report". Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2018.