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Bamba, Kenya

Kilifi County · Kenya

Bamba is a small town in Kilifi County, Kenya with a population of 2,015. Elevation: 866 ft (264 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2,015 Population 36/sq mi density
866 ft Elevation 264 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Bamba

Bamba

The Coast Province was one of Kenya's eight provinces prior to 2010. It covered the entire country's coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital city was Mombasa. It was inhabited by the Mijikenda and Swahili peoples, among others. The province covered an area of 79,686.1 km2.

People

Population2,015
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Population2,015
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Coordinates-3.5410°, 39.5227°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKilifi County
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (890 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bamba

Bamba is a small town in Kenya (Kilifi County) with a population of 2,015. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet (264 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Bamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Kenya avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area56.2 sq mi (145.5 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5410°N, 39.5227°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 22, 2024.

Mar 13, 1990 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya M5.5 67 km
Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 132 km
Feb 27, 1995 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya M4.9 42 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 143 km
Jun 22, 2024 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.4 145 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 70 km
May 29, 2011 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya M4.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MOMBASA Earthquake 6.0 m 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
May 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in

Bamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Bamba

45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
nzovuni primary
mikamini primary
mitangani secondary
mitsemerini primary
mnagoni primary
mshongoleni primary
muungano primary
muyuni primary
mwangaza pre-primary
mweza moyo primary
nasoro primary
ndugu ni jembe nursery
maryango primary
paziani primary
rima ra pera primary
shaka primary
shaka secondary
st mary's academy
zia ra wimbi nursery
mulungu wa mawe
kagombani primary
petanguo secondary
petanguo primary
kabelengani primary
bamba primary
bandari primary
bandari secondary
biyubu
chapungu primary
giryama academy
godoma nursery
godoma secondary
jeshi primary
jila mixed day school
bada nursery
kadzangani nursary
kajiri nursary
kalongoni primary
kambe ka kunde
karimani primary
katendewa primary
keresa primary
kidemu primary
lwandani primary
mabathani primary
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Farmers Markets in Bamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bamba Market

Clinics in Bamba

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

no maneno clinic

Airports Near Bamba

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moi International AirportMBALarge Airport
Malindi International AirportMYDMedium Airport
Aruba AirportSmall Airport
Bamburi AirportBMQSmall Airport
Batchuma Gate AirportSmall Airport
Crocodile Camp AirportSmall Airport
Galana Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Galana West AirportSmall Airport
Kijipwa AirportSmall Airport
Kilifi Plantation Farm AirportSmall Airport
Koma Wayu (Tank E) AirstripSmall Airport
Kore Galana Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kulalu Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kwale AirportSmall Airport
Lali Galana AirportSmall Airport
Mackinnon Road AirportSmall Airport
Sala Gate AirportSmall Airport
Satao AirportSmall Airport
Vipingo Estate AirportVPGSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bamba

What is the population of Bamba?

Bamba has a population of 2,015 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 56.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bamba?

Bamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

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