Misikhu

Misikhu is a rural town situated on the southern slopes of Mt Elgon, in Bungoma County, . Located ten kilometres north of town and towards Kitale, Misikhu serves as both an administrative and commercial hub.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kamakuywa and Kimilili.

Village
Kamukuywa is a settlement in 's Bungoma County. is situated 8 km north of Misikhu.

Town
is a town and area in 's Bungoma County. The area is occupied mainly by the Bukusu and a few Teso communities. It is a trading center for agricultural goods and services. is situated 9 km northwest of Misikhu.

Misikhu

Latitude
0.71665° or 0° 42′ 60″ north
Longitude
34.75597° or 34° 45′ 22″ east
Elevation
1,678 metres (5,505 feet)
Open location code
6GGPPQ84+M9
Geo­Names ID
186584
Wiki­data ID
Q7193561
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Swedish—“Misikhu” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Misikhu
  • Irish: Misikhu
  • Swahili: Misikhu
  • Swedish: Misikhu

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