Mwingi District
Mwingi District was a former district of Kenya, located in the now defunct Eastern Province. The district had a population of 303.828 (1999 census). Its capital was Mwingi town.
Local people are mostly of the Akamba tribe. North of Mwingi town, is the (formerly Kitui North National Reserve), which borders Meru National Park and Kora National Park.
The district had two electoral constituencies, Mwingi North and Mwingi South. Kalonzo Musyoka, a prominent politician is from Mwingi.
In 2010, the district was merged into Kitui County.
| Local authorities (councils) | |||
| Authority | Type | Population* | Urban pop.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwingi | Town | 67,678 | 10,138 |
| Mwingi County | County | 236,150 | 462 |
| Total | - | 303,828 | 10,600 |
| * 1999 census. Source: [1] | |||
| Administrative divisions | |||
| Division | Population* | Urban pop.* | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 83,687 | 9,281 | Mwingi |
| Kyuso | 34,272 | 0 | |
| Migwani | 56,907 | 433 | Migwani |
| Muumoni | 37,607 | 0 | |
| Ngomeni | 10,712 | 0 | Ngomeni |
| Nguni | 20,415 | 0 | Nguni |
| Nuu | 36,561 | 0 | |
| Tseikuru | 23,667 | 0 | Tseikuru |
| Total | 303,828 | 9,714 | - |
| * 1999 census. Sources: [2], [3], | |||
External links[]
- http://www.aridland.go.ke/bulletins/August%202006-Mwingi.pdf[permanent dead link]
Coordinates: 0°56′S 38°04′E / 0.933°S 38.067°E
Categories:
- Mwingi District
- Former districts of Kenya