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Baringo, Kenya
Baringo · Kenya
Baringo is a small city in Baringo, Kenya with a population of 7,656. Elevation: 3,576 ft (1,090 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 7,656 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,576 ft (1,090 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.4667°, 35.9667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Baringo |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (794 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Baringo
Baringo is a small city in Kenya (Baringo) with a population of 7,656. The city sits at an elevation of 3,576 feet (1,090 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,576 ft (1,090 m) |
| Area | 835.1 sq mi (2,162.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.4667°N, 35.9667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 56 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 81 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 122 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 157 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 176 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in |
Baringo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in August to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.0").
Schools in Baringo
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barng'elech Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapchumo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimalel Day/Boarding Primary School. | - | - | - | - |
| Kimalel Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapchumo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamuga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamuga ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Koriema Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamungei Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibingor Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimalel day & boarding pry school | - | - | - | - |
| Tiring'wong'wonin | - | - | - | - |
| Karianga ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkun Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koitilion Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koitilion Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Segutionin Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maoi Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karianga ECDE | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Baringo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabarnet Museum |
Libraries in Baringo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Agricultural Research Institute library | 0.0 | |||||
| Polkadot Library Kabarnet | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Baringo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabarnet Public Market | |||||
| Marigat Market Stalls |
Clinics in Baringo
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Baringo
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Baringo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Baringo
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Barina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Engelesha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabarak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapedo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kisima Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laikipia Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) Airport | LBN | Small Airport |
| Lomolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Menengai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Milmet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mugie Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngorare Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ol Maisor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olmoran Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rumuruti Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Baringo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AIC Kimalel | |
| Full Gospel Church of Kenya |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Baringo
What is the population of Baringo?
Baringo has a population of 7,656 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 835.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Baringo?
Baringo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.