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Athi River, Kenya
Machakos County · Kenya
Athi River is a mid-size city in Machakos County, Kenya with a population of 81,302. Elevation: 4,938 ft (1,505 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Athi River
Athi River is a town outside Nairobi, Kenya in Machakos County. The town is named after the Athi River, which passes through. It is also known as Mavoko.
People
Climate
| Population | 81,302 |
| Population Density | 304 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,938 ft (1,505 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.4563°, 36.9783° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Machakos County |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.4 inches (492 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Athi River
Athi River is a mid-size city in Kenya (Machakos County) with a population of 81,302. The city sits at an elevation of 4,938 feet (1,505 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Athi River
Athi River has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 738 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,938 ft (1,505 m) |
| Area | 267.6 sq mi (693.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4563°N, 36.9783°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 98 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 169 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in |
Athi River has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Athi River
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukenya Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kiuini Preparatory School. | - | - | - | - |
| Embakasi Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mavoko Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilimanjaro Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinanie Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Athi River Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Pauls Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Deb Kmc Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wanda School | - | - | - | - |
| DEB KMC Mixed Day & Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nova Pioneer Athi River Primary and JSS | - | - | - | - |
| Fadhili International School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Athi River
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoza Radio | bongo flava, genge | MP3 | |
| AT254 Online Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Juja FM | - | MP3 | |
| At254 Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| George Jones | - | MP3 | |
| Heaven FM Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Athi River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Adventist Heritage Musuem | ||||
| African Heritage House | ||||
| Athletics Museum | ||||
| Kenya National Archives | ||||
| Nairobi Gallery | ||||
| Nairobi National Museum | ||||
| Nairobi Railway Museum | ||||
| The Judiciary Museum | ||||
| Uhuru Park Museum |
Libraries in Athi River
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| British Council Kenya | 0.0 | |||||
| British Council Kenya | 0.0 | |||||
| Child piece Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Child piece Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chiromo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christ the King Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christ the King Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DRSRS library | 0.0 | |||||
| DRSRS library | 0.0 | |||||
| G.A.A. Kibera Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| G.A.A. Kibera Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Green Park Self Help group and Mind Me Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Green Park Self Help group and Mind Me Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Karen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Katanas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Katanas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Buruburu;Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Buruburu;Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya Power Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibera Town Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibera Town Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathare Community Youth Resource Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathare Community Youth Resource Center | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MYSA | 0.0 | |||||
| MYSA | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library Kenya | 0.0 | |||||
| Shofco | 0.0 | |||||
| Shofco | 0.0 | |||||
| Slin Muradi | 0.0 | |||||
| Slin Muradi | 0.0 | |||||
| SLUM CODE | 0.0 | |||||
| SLUM CODE | 0.0 | |||||
| St Elizabeth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Elizabeth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. John Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. John Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strathmore University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| unknown video library | 0.0 | |||||
| unknown video library | 0.0 | |||||
| Why not youth group | 0.0 | |||||
| Why not youth group | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Athi River
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | |||||
| Adam's Arcade Market | |||||
| Adam's Arcade Market | |||||
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| Athi River | |||||
| Ayany market area | |||||
| Bahati Shopping Center | |||||
| Burma Market | |||||
| Buru Buru Shopping Center | |||||
| Buru Buru Shopping Center | |||||
| City Council Stalls | |||||
| City Market | |||||
| City Park Market | |||||
| Fig Tree Fresh Food Market - Ngara | |||||
| Fig Tree Shopping Centre | |||||
| flora okumba | |||||
| flora okumba | |||||
| Gateway | |||||
| Gateway | |||||
| Gigiri shopping center | |||||
| Gikomba Market | |||||
| Gikomba Market | |||||
| Goat Market | |||||
| Gorge Opondo | |||||
| Gorge Opondo | |||||
| Gumba | |||||
| Gumba | |||||
| Gumba Market | |||||
| Gumba market | |||||
| Gumba market | |||||
| Gumba Market | |||||
| Hazina Market Village | |||||
| Hot zone at gumba market | |||||
| Hot zone at gumba market | |||||
| Isinya Town Market | |||||
| Jericho Market | |||||
| Jua Kali Market | |||||
| Kadogo Soko | |||||
| Kadogo Soko | |||||
| Kaguko Centre | |||||
| Kampala | |||||
| Kampala | |||||
| Kanaani Market | |||||
| Kangemi Market | |||||
| Kangundo Road Market | |||||
| Kangundo Road Market | |||||
| Karambee market | |||||
| Karambee market | |||||
| Karanja market | |||||
| Kariobangi North County Market | |||||
| Kariobangi North County Market | |||||
| Kariokor Market | |||||
| Kariokor Market | |||||
| Kathome Market | |||||
| Kathome Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kawangware Market | |||||
| Kawangware Market | |||||
| Kawangware Market | |||||
| Kawangware Market | |||||
| Kensup Market Stalls | |||||
| Kenyatta Market | |||||
| Kiamutisya | |||||
| Kiamutisya | |||||
| kibera 42 market | |||||
| kihara Modern Market | |||||
| kihara Modern Market | |||||
| kihara Modern Market | |||||
| Kimangu Shopping Centre | |||||
| KISUMU NDOGO OPEN AIR MARKET | |||||
| KISUMU NDOGO OPEN AIR MARKET | |||||
| Kitengela Market | |||||
| Kithini Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kogo Village Market | |||||
| Korogocho Market | |||||
| Korogocho Market | |||||
| Korogocho Open Air Market | |||||
| Laini Saba Market | |||||
| Lavington shopping center | |||||
| Maasai market | |||||
| Maasai market | |||||
| Makina Market | |||||
| Manygro Urban Agriculture | |||||
| Manygro Urban Agriculture | |||||
| Mau Mau road | |||||
| Mau Mau road | |||||
| Maziwa Market | |||||
| Maziwa Market | |||||
| Mbale | |||||
| Mbale | |||||
| Mlango Kubwa Market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango Kubwa Market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa stage market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa stage market | |||||
| Motorbrix | |||||
| Motorbrix | |||||
| Mugumoini Open Air market | |||||
| Mugumoini Open Air market | |||||
| Mum njoru market | |||||
| Mum njoru market | |||||
| Muratina street | |||||
| Muratina street | |||||
| Mureithi market | |||||
| Mureithi market | |||||
| Muthaiga Shopping Centre | |||||
| Muthurwa Market | |||||
| Muthurwa Market | |||||
| Muthurwa Market | |||||
| N/Kabete/Posta Market | |||||
| N/Kabete/Posta Market | |||||
| N/Kabete/Posta Market | |||||
| Nairobi Stadium Open Air Market | |||||
| NCC stalls mlango kubwa | |||||
| NCC stalls mlango kubwa | |||||
| Ngara Nyayo Market | |||||
| Ngara Nyayo Market | |||||
| Ngara Stalls | |||||
| Niko's market | |||||
| Niko's market | |||||
| Nyayo Market | |||||
| Nyotu 4th Avenue Market | |||||
| Odyssy Plaza | |||||
| Odyssy Plaza | |||||
| Ongata Rongai Open Air Market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| Othaya Market | |||||
| Othaya Market | |||||
| Pangani Auction Centre | |||||
| Roadside | |||||
| Roadside | |||||
| Rwaka Market | |||||
| Rwaka Market | |||||
| Rwaka Market | |||||
| Security light | |||||
| Security light | |||||
| Snack market | |||||
| Snack market | |||||
| Snack market around mlango kubwa | |||||
| Snack market around mlango kubwa | |||||
| Soko Mjinga Open Air Market | |||||
| Sokoni Rongai | |||||
| T Area | |||||
| T Area | |||||
| The Nairobi Farmers | |||||
| The Nairobi Farmers | |||||
| The Nairobi Farmers | |||||
| Toi Market | |||||
| Uhuru Market | |||||
| Uhuru Market | |||||
| Uhuru Market | |||||
| Uhuru Market | |||||
| Umoja One Market | |||||
| Wakulima Market | |||||
| Wakulima Market | |||||
| Wakulima Market | |||||
| Wapewape market | |||||
| Wapewape market | |||||
| Westlands Commercial Centre | |||||
| Westlands Curio Market | |||||
| Westlands Curio Market | |||||
| Westlands Market | |||||
| Whitehouse | |||||
| Whitehouse | |||||
| Wood market | |||||
| Wood market |
Restaurants in Athi River
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Athi River
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Athi River
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Athi River
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Athi River
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Athi River
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Athi River
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Athi River
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Athi River
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Athi River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Bistro Lounge | ||||
| Brew Bistro Lounge | ||||
| Tusker House | ||||
| Tusker House |
Stadiums & Teams in Athi River
| Team | League | Division |
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Airports Near Athi River
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Moi Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Athi River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilbisil Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kajiado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kedong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Magadi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malinda Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Orly Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sirocco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Athi River
104 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AAR Healthcare Williamson Outpatient Centre | ||
| AAR Williamsom Health Centre | ||
| access afya clinic | ||
| Aga Khan Ridgeways Medical Centre | ||
| Aga Khan University Hospital Medical Centre | ||
| Aga Khan University Hospital Medical Centre | ||
| AIC Zion Medical Clinic | ||
| Al- Gadhir Medical Clinic | ||
| Beyond Zero CBO Soweto | ||
| Beyond Zero Community Clinic | ||
| Beyond Zero Community Clinic | ||
| Beyond Zero Community Clinic | ||
| Beyond Zero Community Clinic, Raila | ||
| Bliss Medical HealthCare | ||
| blue cross rehab centre | ||
| Careville Wellness Centre | ||
| Chandaria Clinic Shofco | ||
| Chinese Clinic | ||
| clinic | ||
| clinic | ||
| Clinic 40 Jesus Medical Clinic | ||
| Community Mobilizer | ||
| Comprehensive Care Centre | ||
| Dan's medical center | ||
| DESLAN CHEMIST | ||
| Dr Harun A. Otieno FACC | ||
| Ebenezer Clinic and Chemist | ||
| fema medical clinic | ||
| FHOK- Family Care Medical Centre | ||
| Frepals Nursing Home | ||
| Gemkam Medical Clinic | ||
| German Medical Center | ||
| Gilead Medical Centre | ||
| Glorious Chemist and Clinic | ||
| Grace Chemist and Clinic | ||
| Grace medical clinic | ||
| Helpers Health Services | ||
| Herbal Clinic | ||
| Hope Medical Clinic | ||
| Huruma Lions Health Center | ||
| Imara Clinic | ||
| Imara Clinic | ||
| IncusEar Hearing and E.N.T Centre | ||
| Iran Medical Clinic | ||
| Jekam Medical Centre | ||
| Joy Medical Clinic | ||
| Keza Health Care Services | ||
| Kianda 42 Dispensary Beyond Zero | ||
| Kianda Medical Center | ||
| Kibera LVCT Health Dream Centre | ||
| Kibera Soweto M-Afya Health Centre | ||
| Kigen Bartilol | ||
| Kinani Medical & Dental Clinic | ||
| Kisembo Medical Clinic | ||
| Kishep Medical Centre and Dental Clinic | ||
| Kwa Kioko Clinic | ||
| Laser Stone & Endoscopy Centre | ||
| Lazawil Medical Clinic | ||
| Lea Toto Community (Mukuru Reuben) | ||
| Lucin Medical Center | ||
| Makadara Health Centre | ||
| Mary Medical clinic | ||
| Mediplan Clinic Ltd Health Care Consultants | ||
| Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC) | ||
| MSF | ||
| Mt. Kenya Chemist and Clinic | ||
| Mtaani VCT | ||
| Mukami's Clinic | ||
| Nairobi Outpatient Centre Ltd | ||
| Nakhayo Medical Clinic | ||
| Okoa Medical Clinic | ||
| Pathway International | ||
| Plainsview Dispensary | ||
| Pona Medical Centre | ||
| Precise Diagnostic Imaging | ||
| Prof Josephat A O Mulimba | ||
| Rays of Hope Medical Clinic | ||
| Redeemed Gospel Church Clinic | ||
| Riruta Health Centre | ||
| Rosade Medical Clinic | ||
| Royal Clinic | ||
| Seme Medical Clinic | ||
| Senye Clinic | ||
| Senye Medical Clinic and Laboratory | ||
| Shachif Health Unit | ||
| Shofco Shinning Hope for Communities | ||
| Silanga Dispensary | ||
| St Elizabeth Medical Clinic | ||
| St Emmaculate James | ||
| St Knight Medical Clinic | ||
| St Knight Medical Clinic | ||
| St Mac's Clinic | ||
| St. Florence Medical Clinic | ||
| Stahi Medical Clinic | ||
| Taiba | ||
| The Aga Khan University Hospital | ||
| Tumaini Medical Clinic | ||
| UBAMA CHEMIST AND CLINIC | ||
| Universe Medical Clinic | ||
| Uzima Chemist | ||
| Uzima2 clinic | ||
| Villa Medical Centre | ||
| Vips Health Services | ||
| Vital Solution Elevation Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Athi River
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CITAM Athi River. | |
| House Of Grace | |
| Lukenya Community Church | |
| Mavuno Hill City | |
| New Life Chapel | |
| Redeemed Gospel Church Athi River |
Quick Facts
Around Athi River
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Athi River?
Athi River has a population of 81,302 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 267.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Athi River?
Athi River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches.