Marsabit
Visited in September 2019
At a glance
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- —
- Population
- 17,127
- Type
- Town in Marsabit County, Kenya
- Coordinates
- 2.33°N, 37.98°E
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Overview
Marsabit is a town in northern Marsabit County, Kenya. It is situated in the former Eastern Province and is almost surrounded by the Marsabit National Park. The town is located 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of the centre of the East African Rift at an elevation of 1,300–1,400 metres (4,300–4,600 ft). It serves as the capital of Marsabit County, and lies southeast of the Chalbi Desert in a forested area known for its volcanoes and crater lakes.
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