Kapsabet
Town in Nandi County, Kenya / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kapsabet is a town in Kenya. It is the capital of Nandi County and is located 40 kilometres southwest of Eldoret on the way to Chavakali.
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Kapsabet | |
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Coordinates: 0°20′N 35°10′E | |
Country | Kenya |
County | Nandi County |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 86,803[1] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Climate | Cfb |
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The name Kapsabet comes from "Kap"- 'belong to/area of' and "sabit" or "sobet" – 'live' and has come to mean 'a place of life'[2] though external influences and documentation refer it as Kapsabet. The locals praise it as 'Kapsabit ak mego'. Kapsabet municipality has a total population of 86,803 (2009 census).[3]