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Awendo, Kenya
Migori County · Kenya
Awendo is a small city in Migori County, Kenya with a population of 16,815. Elevation: 4,715 ft (1,437 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Awendo
Awendo, also sometimes referred to as Sare–Awendo or Sare, is a town in Migori County, Kenya. It was founded during the colonial era on the site of an earlier precolonial trading centre. The South Nyanza Sugar Company's factory, which opened in 1980, is a major source of income for Awendo and the surrounding region.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,815 |
| Population Density | 671 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,715 ft (1,437 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9071°, 34.5290° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Migori County |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.5 inches (952 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Awendo
Awendo is a small city in Kenya (Migori County) with a population of 16,815. The city sits at an elevation of 4,715 feet (1,437 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Awendo
Awendo has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (23.4°C), the coldest is Jun (20.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1787 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,715 ft (1,437 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (64.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9071°N, 34.5290°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in |
Awendo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (2.6").
Schools in Awendo
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owiro Akoko Girls' Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gada Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Siruti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakwara Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Rombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Rapogi High School | - | - | - | - |
| Rapogi Girls Primary Boarding | - | - | - | - |
| St. Pius Uriri Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Uriri Polytechnic | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Awendo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Services-Kisii | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Awendo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Riosir Open Air Market | |||||
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Cafes in Awendo
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Awendo
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Awendo
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Medium Airport |
| Angama Mara Airport | ANA | Small Airport |
| Arroket Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fig Tree Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Keekorok Airport | KEU | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kichwa Tembo Airport | KTJ | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kogatende Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kuluo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lamai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara North Conservancy Airstrip | HKR | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara-Olkiombo Airport | OLX | Small Airport |
| Mfangano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Musiara Airstrip | MDR | Small Airport |
| Musoma Airport | MUZ | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Mara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olare Orok Airfield | OLG | Small Airport |
| Rusinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Weavers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Awendo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kanyimach SDA Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Awendo
What is the population of Awendo?
Awendo has a population of 16,815 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 671 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Awendo?
Awendo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.