Ataja

Ataja is a stream in , and has an elevation of 1,454 metres. Ataja is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

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 5 km southwest of Ataja.

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 6 km west of Ataja.

Ataja

Latitude
1.3° or 1° 18′ north
Longitude
34.95° or 34° 57′ east
Elevation
1,454 metres (4,770 feet)
Open location code
6GHP7WXX+XX
Geo­Names ID
200810
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