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Awendo, Kenya
Homa Bay County · Kenya
Awendo is a small city in Homa Bay County, Kenya with a population of 16,815. Elevation: 4,081 ft (1,244 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°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 | 201 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.5000°, 34.4000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Homa Bay County |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,136 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Awendo
Awendo is a small city in Kenya (Homa Bay County) with a population of 16,815. The city sits at an elevation of 4,081 feet (1,244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Awendo
Awendo has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Jun (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2324 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Area | 83.5 sq mi (216.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5000°N, 34.4000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Awendo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Awendo
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otieno Kajwang' Nyamaji Mixed Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lambwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ogongo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Waondo Primary school. | — | — | — | — |
| Waondo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Obambo pri school | — | — | — | — |
| Hope Special Waondo | — | — | — | — |
| Lambwe Christian School for the deaf | — | — | — | — |
| Kamsama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Awendo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochia Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Awendo
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| Makongeni Shopping Center | |||||
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| Misori Trading Centre | |||||
| Ndere Centre | |||||
| Ndunya Market | |||||
| Nyalkinyi Market Centre | |||||
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| Obwanda Shopping Center | |||||
| Ojinyo Market | |||||
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| Osindo Beach Market | |||||
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| Wikwang Beach Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Awendo
| Team | League | Division |
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Airports Near Awendo
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Arroket Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mara North Conservancy Airstrip | HKR | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mfangano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rusinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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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 201 people per square mile, spread across 83.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Awendo?
Awendo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.