Chepkorio
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Chepkorio | |
|---|---|
  Chepkorio Location within Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 0°23′N 35°32′E / 0.38°N 35.53°E | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| County | Elgeyo-Marakwet |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,206 |
| • Density | 191/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Chepkorio is a village in Kenya. It is located in Keiyo South Constituency, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. It lies on the B54 highway, to the northwest of Kaptagat.[1] As of 2019, it was home to 3,206 residents.[2]
It is the home village of professional long-distance runners Geoffrey Kamworor,[3] and was the home of former men's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum until his death.
References
[edit]- ↑ Mbendi.com[link removed]
- ↑ "2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census; Volume II: Distribution of Population by Administrative Units" (PDF). p. 141.
- ↑ "Geoffrey Kamworor: Man of all surfaces". 4 July 2020.
External links
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