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Kenya Total Land Area Dataset

Comprehensive geospatial information about Kenya's land area, administrative boundaries, and protected areas for conservation planning and research.

576,852
Total Area (km²)
8.8%
Protected Areas
47
Counties
57
Conservation Areas
Dataset Overview

This comprehensive dataset provides detailed information about Kenya's total land area, including administrative boundaries and land use classifications. The data has been compiled from authoritative sources including the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and Survey of Kenya.

Data Coverage
  • 47 Counties - All administrative counties
  • 290 Sub-counties - Complete sub-county data
  • 1,450 Wards - Electoral ward boundaries
  • 8,864 Sub-locations - Detailed local areas
Land Classifications
  • Protected Areas - Parks and reserves
  • Agricultural Land - Farming zones
  • Forest Areas - Natural forests
  • Urban Areas - Cities and towns
Last Updated
2024

Latest administrative boundaries

Data Sources
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Population & census data
Survey of Kenya
Boundary & spatial data
Kenya Wildlife Service
Protected areas data
Ministry of Environment
Environmental data
Available Data Categories
Administrative Boundaries

Complete boundary data for counties, sub-counties, wards, and sub-locations with population and area statistics.

  • Shapefile format (SHP)
  • GeoJSON format
  • Attribute tables included
Protected Areas

National parks, reserves, conservancies, and marine protected areas with management and biodiversity data.

  • Management categories
  • Species inventories
  • Tourism statistics
Land Use Classifications

Detailed land use and land cover data including agricultural areas, urban zones, and natural habitats.

  • LULC categories
  • Change analysis
  • Temporal data available
Data Access & Download

Access comprehensive land area datasets through multiple formats and platforms. All datasets are available for download in industry-standard formats.

API Endpoint: GET /api/v1/national-datasets/land-statistics
Usage Guidelines
Data Usage Terms
  • Attribution required for all uses
  • Non-commercial use permitted
  • Commercial use requires permission
  • Modifications should be documented
Recommended Citation
Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI). (2024). Kenya Total Land Area Dataset. Retrieved from https://wrtidashboard.amband.co.ke/national-datasets/total-land-area
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