Iten
KenyaKE
Place in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya
Iten{/itɛn/} is a small town in Elgeyo-Marakwet County in the Republic of Kenya. It is one of the largest urban centers. The town is located along the road between Eldoret and Kabarnet at the junction of the road heading to Kapsowar town at the western escarpment of the Gregory Rift at an altitude of 2400m. Elgeyo escarpment and Kerio River are located east of Iten. The slow growing town had a population of 42,312 at the 2019 consensus.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 42,312
- Coordinates
- 0.670, 35.508
- Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Elevation
- 2400 m
Overview of Iten
Iten is a compact town in Kenya. The population is roughly 42,312. It sits at about 2,400 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, sports and adventure. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Iten
Nature in Iten
(6)Nature in Iten covers Countryside, Mountains, Natural Places, Scenic Roads and Valleys. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Iten's own activity tags.
Sports in Iten
(3)For sports, expect Biking, Running and Trail Running. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Iten's own activity tags.
Adventure in Iten
(2)Iten records Adventure and Boat Rides under adventure. All of it is drawn from Iten's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Iten
(2)On the water sports side, Iten offers Sailboats and Water Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Iten. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Iten
(2)Our data lists Farms and Wellness as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Iten's own activity tags.
Culture in Iten
(1)On the culture side, Iten offers Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Iten. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Iten
(1)On the nightlife side, Iten offers Events. All of it is drawn from Iten's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Iten
(1)Our data lists Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Iten's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Iten
Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Kenya first, then drive or cycle into Iten. The local time zone is Africa/Nairobi.
Similar destinations
Places near Iten that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Iten known for?
- Iten is mainly a destination for nature, sports and adventure, set in Kenya with around 42,312 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Iten?
- You can plan around Countryside, Mountains, Natural Places, Scenic Roads and Valleys in Iten. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Iten?
- Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Iten located?
- Administratively, Iten sits in Kenya — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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