Riwa

Riwa is an area in , and has an elevation of 1,740 metres. Riwa is situated nearby to the area , as well as near the village .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kanyarkwat and Cheporor.

Village
is a local administrative, community area and village in , . It is located in West Pokot Sub-count at an elevation of approximately 1,827 metres above sea level. is situated 3 km southeast of Riwa.

Village
is a village in , , Kenya. In August 2026, the village attracted worldwide attention after three young herders reportedly discovered gold deposits, triggering a gold rush that brought an estimated 10,000 people from across Kenya and neighbouring within several days. is situated 3 km north of Riwa.

Riwa

Latitude
1.28966° or 1° 17′ 23″ north
Longitude
34.90547° or 34° 54′ 20″ east
Elevation
1,740 metres (5,709 feet)
Open location code
6GHP7WQ4+V5
Geo­Names ID
181173
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