Homa Bay County

Homa Bay County
Asego Kanyada
Flag of Homa Bay County
Coat of arms of Homa Bay County
Location in Kenya
Location in Kenya
Country Kenya
Founded4 March 2013
CapitalHoma Bay
Government
 • GovernorGladys Wanga
Area
 • Total
3,154.7 km2 (1,218.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total
1,131,950[1]
 • Rank16th
 • Density354/km2 (920/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
GDP (PPP)Increase $3.775B (23rd) [2]
Per Capita (PPP)Increase $3,125 (33rd) [3]
GDP (nominal)Increase $1.386B (23rd) [4]
Per Capita (nominal)Increase $1,148 (33rd) [5]
Websitehomabay.go.ke

Homa Bay County is a county in the former Nyanza Province of Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Homa Bay. The county has a population of 1,131,950 (2019 census) and an area of 3,154.7 km2. Lake Victoria is a major source of livelihood for Homa Bay County. It has 40 wards, each represented by an MCA in the Homa Bay county assembly located in Homa Bay town, which is the county headquarters.

Homa Bay County has eight sub counties just like the constituencies.

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  2. ^ "Nairobi Gdp per Capita". 2024.
  3. ^ "Nairobi Gdp per Capita". 2024.
  4. ^ "Nairobi Gdp". 2024.
  5. ^ "Nairobi Gdp per Capita". 2024.