Kaloachom
Kaloachom is an area in West Pokot County, Kenya and has an elevation of 1,589 metres. Kaloachom is situated nearby to the locality Kibaba, as well as near the village Cheporor.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cheporor and Kanyarkwat.
Cheporor
Village
Cheporor is a village in Kanyarkwat, West Pokot County, 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 Uganda within several days.
Kanyarkwat
Village
Kanyarkwat is a local administrative, community area and village in West Pokot County, Kenya. It is located in West Pokot Sub-count at an elevation of approximately 1,827 metres above sea level. Kanyarkwat is situated 8 km south of Kaloachom.
Kaloachom
- Type: Area
- Location: West Pokot County, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
1.33333° or 1° 20′ north
Longitude
34.9° or 34° 54′ east
Elevation
1,589 metres (5,213 feet)
Open location code
6GHP8WM2+82
GeoNames ID
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