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Baragoi, Kenya

Samburu County · Kenya

Baragoi is a small town in Samburu County, Kenya with a population of 4,254. Elevation: 4,085 ft (1,245 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,254 Population 9/sq mi density
4,085 ft Elevation 1,245 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Baragoi

Baragoi

Baragoi is a market town in Kenya, lying north of Maralal and east of the Suguta Valley. It is located in Samburu County. The entire Baragoi division has a population of nearly 20,000 comprising mostly people from the Samburu and Turkana tribes.

People

Population4,254
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Population4,254
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Coordinates1.7840°, 36.7860°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceSamburu County
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (465 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baragoi

Baragoi is a small town in Kenya (Samburu County) with a population of 4,254. The city sits at an elevation of 4,085 feet (1,245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Baragoi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,085 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Kenya avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Area450.4 sq mi (1,166.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates1.7840°N, 36.7860°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on May 3, 2020.

May 3, 2020 59 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya M5.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Namarunu (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Namarunu Shield 817 m (2,680 ft) -6550 45 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 60 km
Barrier, The Shield 1,032 m (3,386 ft) 1921 64 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 94 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 117 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 135 km
Marsabit Shield 1,707 m (5,600 ft) Unknown 144 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
August 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in

Baragoi has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in August to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.9") and September the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Baragoi

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nachola Primary School - - - -
Baragoi Girls Secondary School - - - -
El Barta Primary School - - - -
Baragoi Girl Secondary School - - - -
Nalingangor Primary School - - - -
Ngilai Primary School - - - -
Iorrok Onyike Nusery School - - - -
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Gas Stations in Baragoi

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baragoi Petrol & Diesel
KE #7203974044

Airports Near Baragoi

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baragoi Airport-Small Airport
Baragoi West Airport-Small Airport
Barsaloi Airport-Small Airport
Kapedo Airport-Small Airport
Korr AIM Airstrip-Small Airport
Korr Don Bosco Mission Airstrip-Small Airport
Kowop Airstrip-Small Airport
Latakweny Airport-Small Airport
Lenchukuti Airport-Small Airport
Lotubae Airport-Small Airport
Milgis Trust Airstrip-Small Airport
Namunyak Airport-Small Airport
Ngelesha Airport-Small Airport
Ngilai Airstrip-Small Airport
Ngurunit Airstrip-Small Airport
Seder Airport-Small Airport
South Horr Airport-Small Airport
Sware Airport-Small Airport
Tuum Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baragoi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nachola Catholic Church
Nachola Pentecostal Church

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

Volcanoes Near Baragoi

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m 1910
Namarunu Shield 817 m 6550 BC

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 Baragoi

What is the population of Baragoi?

Baragoi has a population of 4,254 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 450.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baragoi?

Baragoi 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 69°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

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