About Busia
Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads, Airports, Climate & National Monuments in Busia County
Geography of Busia County
The geography and the natural conditions of Busia County are largely reflective of the relief features of the surroundings Lake Victoria Catchment. Much of Busia County falls within the Lake Victoria Basin. The altitude is undulating and rises from about 1,130 ms above sea level at the shores of Lake Victoria to a maximum of about 1,500 ms in the Kocholia and North Teso Hills. It is largely a flat country.
The central part of Busia County, especially Butula and Nambale Sub counties, are occupied by a peneplain marked by low flat divides of approximately uniform height that are often capped by a lateritic and a shallowly incised swampy drainage system. The three main rivers of the area, the Nzoia, Sio, and Malaba, have remarkably parallel courses, running roughly from north-east to south-west.
Land Use in Busia County
The central and southern parts of the County are suitable for maize, cotton and horticultural crops. Apart from the lower regions of Funyula and Bunyala to the south which require irrigation, a large section of Budalangi Sub-county towards the lower reaches of Rivers Nzoia and Yala are properly drainage and have high potential for agriculture. The average land holding size in Busia County is 2-Ha.
Highlights of Busia County
The characterful Kakapel Rock Art Monument in Teso North Sub-county and rocky hills of Kisoko are the main highlights in Busia County. Lake Victoria Viewpoints, the beautiful stretch of Lake Victoria and neighbouring islands, beaches such as Marenga in Budalang’i, Bumbe and Busijo in Funyula, rich cultural heritage, traditional dances and annual cultural gatherings, all add value to Bunyala and Samia cultural centers as great tourist attractions to Busia County.
Population in Busia County
The 2012 population of Busia County was estimated to be 816,452 with females numbering 425,622 (53.13%) and the males 390,830 (47.87%) respectively. By the year 2017, the populace was estimated to have grown to a total of 953,337. The most populous towns in Busia County are Busia and Malaba which meet the minimum population threshold of 10,000 people for an urban centre as per the Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011. Nambale, Bumala, and Port Victoria have populations of below 10,000 people. Busia County’s poverty level is at 64.22 %.
Airports in Busia County
Busia County has one airstrip located at Busia Town, currently not in use.
Roads in Busia County
Busia County has a total of 583.2 kms of roads managed by different authorities and agencies. Of these, 58.6 kms are of bitumen, 377.5 kms are gravel surface and earth surface roads cover 147.0 kms. The main roads are Kisumu-Busia and Bungoma-Malaba that are key for communication and for economic enterprise.
Climate in Busia County
The temperature around Busia County is more or less homogeneous. Annual mean maximum temperatures ranges between 26°C and 30°C while the mean minimum temperature ranges between 14°C and 22°C. Long rain peak between late March to late May, with short rains occurring between August and October. The agro-ecological zonation of Busia is typical for the counties around the eastern part of Lake Victoria. The daily heating of the land causes rising of the air.
The deficit near the ground is filled by wind from the cooler lake carrying moisture inland. Rainstorms in the raising air develop during the afternoon. This lifted air in high altitude streams back to the lake and drops already near the shore. Falling air means dry air. Therefore the difference concerning rainfall between the lake shore and the interior is 900 to 1500 mm when comparing the annual averages.
National Monuments in Busia County
- Kakapel Rock Art.
Enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of Busia County while exploring its diverse attractions. Busia County offers a blend of cultural experiences, natural beauty, and historical sites. Visit the lakeshore to enjoy serene views, take boat rides, and possibly visit fishing communities to learn about their way of life.
A Guide to Busia County
A Summa Digest of Busia
About Busia Way Back When
22 Destinations in Busia County , arranged as one would visit these - east, south then north - with the aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Sio Port , Samia Hills , Bakhulo Shrines in Samia , Budalang'i Forest , Port Victoria , Namenya Hills , Marenga Beach, Muhondo Conservancy, Budalang'i Delta , Che's Bay Resort , Bunyala Rice Scheme , River Nzoia , Yala Swamp , Sio Siteki Swamp , Kavirondo Rocks , Emakina Hills , Alupe Leprosy Center , Busia Border Point , Kocholia Irrigation Scheme , Kakapel Rock , Kakapel Cultural Centre , Malaba Sanctuary
Know More About Busia County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including strip maps, Airports, Climate and National Monuments
What’s The Air Like In Busia?
The temperature around Busia is more or less homogeneous. Mean maximum temperature ranges yearly between 26°C and 30°C while the average minimum temperature ranges yearly betwixt 14°C and 22°C.
What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.40?
Both the geography and the natural conditions of Busia are largely reflective of the relief features of the surroundings Lake Victoria Catchment, in that much of the county falls within the Lake Victoria Basin.
