Garissa, Regional capital in eastern Kenya
The Tana River flows through Garissa, providing essential water resources for agriculture, fishing, and daily activities of its 450,000 inhabitants.
Established as a British military outpost, Garissa developed into a significant trading center connecting Kenya with Somalia and Ethiopia through regional commerce.
The population consists primarily of Somali communities from the Ogaden and Marehan clans, maintaining strong pastoral traditions and livestock farming practices.
The city features multiple banks, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities, connected to other regions via the Garissa-Nairobi Highway transportation network.
The Garissa Solar Power Station, inaugurated in 2019, generates sustainable electricity for the region despite the challenging hot arid climate conditions.
Location: Garissa County
Elevation above the sea: 151 m
GPS coordinates: -0.45671,39.64047
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:06
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