It is located along the B54 Road between Eldoret and Tenges, in the southern part of Kerio Valley and in the drainage basin area of the Kerio River.
One of the nearest villages is Kaptagat, located 10 kilometres west of Kimwarer on the Highlands.
The nearest larger town, Eldoret, is 50 kilometres west of Kimwarer.
[2] It is the largest village in the Kerio Valley area.
[3] Kimwarer is effectively a mining town as Kenya Fluorspar Company has built schools, medical facilities and housing.