Not to be confused with Bomet County.
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Coordinates: 0°47′S 35°21′E / 0.783°S 35.350°ECoordinates: 0°47′S 35°21′E / 0.783°S 35.350°E | |
Country | Kenya |
County | Bomet County |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 110,963 [1] |
Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Bomet is the capital and largest town of Bomet County. Bomet town has a total population of 110,963 (2009 census [1]). It is located along the B3 road between Nairobi and Kisii via Narok.
Administration
Bomet municipality has six wards (Cheboin, Emkwen, Itembe, Mutarakwa, Township and Tuluapmosonik). These wards are split between Bomet, Chepalungu, kanoin and Sotik constituencies.[2]
Economic Activities
The main economic activities in Bomet is farming and business. Tea is mostly grown in the eastern region of the district bordering Mau forest. Farmers in the tea producing region sell their produce Kapkoros and Tirgaga tea factories located in the district.