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Bungoma, Kenya
Bungoma County · Kenya
Bungoma is a mid-size city in Bungoma County, Kenya with a population of 68,031. Elevation: 4,682 ft (1,427 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Bungoma
Bungoma town is the capital of Bungoma County in Kenya. It was established as a trading centre in the early 20th century. It is located in Kenya's fertile Western region and at the foot of Mount Elgon, Kenya's second-highest mountain. The town and the surrounding areas have one of Kenya's highest average rainfalls, making Bungoma one of the nation's most important food baskets.
People
Climate
| Population | 68,031 |
| Population Density | 23,955 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,682 ft (1,427 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.5635°, 34.5606° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Bungoma County |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.3 inches (1,659 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bungoma
Bungoma is a mid-size city in Kenya (Bungoma County) with a population of 68,031. The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet (1,427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Bungoma
Bungoma has an average annual temperature of 22°C (72°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2118 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,682 ft (1,427 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 23,955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5635°N, 34.5606°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 184 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in |
Bungoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Bungoma
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisiwa Technical Training Institute | College | — | — |
| Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology- Webuye Campus | University | — | — |
| Sacred Training Institute | College | — | — |
Schools in Bungoma
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisiwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Friends secondary school lwanda girls | — | — | — | — |
| Christ The King Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Augustine Senior Seminary | — | — | — | — |
| Mayanja Primary and Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nang'eni FYM Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Natombo CBM Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bungoma DEB Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bungoma High School | — | — | — | — |
| Wamosi ACK Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kisiwa Youth Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Kabuchai Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwacha Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwibale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Peter's Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Musikoma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwiruti RC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Marell Education Centre Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bungoma Bible School | — | — | — | — |
| Marrel Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Buema Rc Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Thaddeus Ndengelwa Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bungoma
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bungoma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakapel | ||||
| Mumias Cultural Center |
Farmers Markets in Bungoma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abendo | |||||
| Aboloi New Market | |||||
| Aboloi Old Market | |||||
| Adanya Market | |||||
| Adumai Market | |||||
| Adumai Market | |||||
| Adurukoit Market | |||||
| Aguruch Market | |||||
| Akichelesit Market | |||||
| Akiriamet Market | |||||
| Akulonyi Market | |||||
| Aloete Junction Market | |||||
| Aloete Shopping centre | |||||
| Amagoro Market | |||||
| Andika Junction Market | |||||
| Ang'urai Market | |||||
| Ang'urai Shopping Centre | |||||
| Angaro Market | |||||
| Assistant Chief Center | |||||
| Ataba Oburi Market | |||||
| Benga Khareka Market | |||||
| Benga Mafuba Market | |||||
| Benga Market | |||||
| Benga Market | |||||
| Buhuru Esukura Market | |||||
| Buhuru Market | |||||
| Buhuyi Market | |||||
| Bukadanyi Market | |||||
| Bukati Primary Market | |||||
| Bukembe | |||||
| Bukembe Market Stores | |||||
| Bukimo Market | |||||
| Bulemia | |||||
| Bulimbo/Harambee Market | |||||
| Bulonga Market | |||||
| Buluma | |||||
| Bulwani Market | |||||
| Bumala B juction | |||||
| Bumala Center | |||||
| Bumala Hospital Market | |||||
| Bumala Primary Market | |||||
| Bumini Market | |||||
| Bungoma Municipal Market | |||||
| Burundu Market | |||||
| Busembe Market | |||||
| Bushili Market | |||||
| Busombi Market | |||||
| Butokomi | |||||
| Butula | |||||
| Butula Abedo | |||||
| Butula Market | |||||
| Butula Oyoso Market | |||||
| Buyayi Market | |||||
| Buyofu Market | |||||
| Casper Market Akoanyo | |||||
| Casper Market Apala | |||||
| Chamasiri Market | |||||
| Chanda Market | |||||
| Changara Market Transformer | |||||
| Chebukube Market | |||||
| Chego Market | |||||
| Chegulo Market | |||||
| Chekata Market | |||||
| Chengo Market | |||||
| Chepsai Market | |||||
| Dorofu Market | |||||
| Duka Moja | |||||
| Dulienge | |||||
| Dulienge Asili | |||||
| Ebutenje Market | |||||
| Ebutenje Market | |||||
| Ebwai Market | |||||
| Ejinja market | |||||
| Ekero Market | |||||
| Eluche Junction Market | |||||
| Elukhari Abedo | |||||
| Elukhari Center | |||||
| Elukhari Market | |||||
| Elwanikha | |||||
| Emakhwale Market | |||||
| Emanani Market | |||||
| Ematiha Market | |||||
| Ematiha Market | |||||
| Emukaba Market | |||||
| Emukaba Market | |||||
| Emukaya Market | |||||
| Emukaya Market | |||||
| Emulama Market | |||||
| Emulambo Market | |||||
| Emusala Market | |||||
| Emusala Market | |||||
| Enakanywa | |||||
| Epanja Mosque Market | |||||
| Eratso Junction Market | |||||
| Eshibanze Market | |||||
| Eshikala Market | |||||
| Eshikhongo Market | |||||
| Eshikhongo Market | |||||
| Eshinamurenyi Market | |||||
| Esivembe | |||||
| GrandMa's Market | |||||
| Handidi Market | |||||
| Handidi Market | |||||
| Harambee Kamusugon Market | |||||
| Highrise Market | |||||
| Ibanda Taa | |||||
| Ifwetere Market | |||||
| Ifwetere Market | |||||
| Igara Junction Market | |||||
| Ikhanyi Market | |||||
| Imbiakalo Market | |||||
| Inaya Market | |||||
| Inaya Market | |||||
| Ingotse Manyatta Market | |||||
| Ingotse Manyatta Market | |||||
| Ingotse Market | |||||
| Ingotse Market | |||||
| Isongo Market | |||||
| Itete Market | |||||
| Juakali Market | |||||
| Juma's Centre Market | |||||
| Kaburengu Market | |||||
| Kaesat Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kainanga Market | |||||
| Kakemer | |||||
| Kakeriaut Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kakoit Centre | |||||
| Kakurikit Centre | |||||
| Kalenda Market | |||||
| Kaliwa Centre | |||||
| Kaludeka Market | |||||
| Kamachar Market | |||||
| Kamuli Market | |||||
| Kamusing Market | |||||
| Kamusogon | |||||
| Kandai Market | |||||
| Kanduyi Market | |||||
| Kangelemuge Market | |||||
| Kanungo Market | |||||
| Kasinge Primary School Market | |||||
| Katakwa Shopping Centre | |||||
| Katira | |||||
| Kaunda Market | |||||
| Kawalun Market transformer | |||||
| Kekalet Market | |||||
| Keng'atuny Market | |||||
| Khabonde Center | |||||
| Khabonde Market | |||||
| Khaimba Market | |||||
| Khaimba Market | |||||
| Khalakayi Market | |||||
| Khaunga Market | |||||
| Kholera Pump Market | |||||
| Khulwanda Market | |||||
| Khungema Market | |||||
| Khurana Market | |||||
| Khwirare Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kibabii Market | |||||
| Kidek Market | |||||
| Kipindu Market | |||||
| Kiriko Pembe | |||||
| Kisiwa Market | |||||
| KMTC Market | |||||
| Kocholya | |||||
| Koinange Market | |||||
| Kolanya Market | |||||
| Kona | |||||
| Kong'urakol Market | |||||
| Koshalai | |||||
| Koteko Market | |||||
| Kotur | |||||
| Koyonzo Junction Market | |||||
| Koyonzo Market | |||||
| Kwa Atutu Market | |||||
| Kwa Dick Market | |||||
| Kwa Makau Market | |||||
| Kwa Mutembete Market | |||||
| Kwa Nangabo Market | |||||
| Kwa Odaabu Market | |||||
| Kwangamor | |||||
| Labour Market Bubaka | |||||
| Logir | |||||
| Lugulu | |||||
| Lukakha Market | |||||
| Lukoye Market | |||||
| Lukume Market | |||||
| Lumani Market | |||||
| Lumani Market | |||||
| Lumani Market | |||||
| Lumino Market | |||||
| Lung'anyiro Market | |||||
| Lunyinya/Mukhuyu Market | |||||
| Lupida Trading Centre | |||||
| Lutasio B Market | |||||
| Mabanga | |||||
| Madibo | |||||
| Maendeleo | |||||
| Mahola Market | |||||
| Maila Market | |||||
| Makale Market | |||||
| Makokhwe Market | |||||
| Makuche Market | |||||
| Makwara Market | |||||
| Makwara Market | |||||
| Malaha Market | |||||
| Malaha Market | |||||
| Malamba Market | |||||
| Malambisia | |||||
| Malekha Market | |||||
| Malingiling | |||||
| Mama Safi Market | |||||
| Maolo Centre | |||||
| Mareba | |||||
| Marinda Market | |||||
| Mashambani | |||||
| Masinde | |||||
| Matawa Market | |||||
| Matete Market | |||||
| Matoi Market | |||||
| Matungu Junction Market | |||||
| Matungu Market | |||||
| Mauko Market | |||||
| Mayanza Market | |||||
| Mayoni Market | |||||
| Mayuge Market | |||||
| Mbande Market | |||||
| Mbayi Market | |||||
| Mchatikha/Kaironi | |||||
| Mirere Market | |||||
| Misikhu | |||||
| Mission Market | |||||
| Mission Market | |||||
| Mlimani Centre | |||||
| Moding Market | |||||
| Msalaba Market | |||||
| Msalabani | |||||
| Mugomari Market | |||||
| Muhalanya Market | |||||
| Mukama Market | |||||
| Mukangu Nambacha Market | |||||
| Mukangu Shinoyi Market | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market Ingotse-Bushili | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market Ingotse-Bushili | |||||
| Mukhweya Junction Market | |||||
| Mukhweya Primary School Market | |||||
| Mumias Market | |||||
| Mumias Town Centre Market | |||||
| Munami Market | |||||
| Munduma Market | |||||
| Mung'ungu Market | |||||
| Mungatsi Market | |||||
| Mungore Clinic Market | |||||
| Mungwana Market | |||||
| Muruka Market | |||||
| Muruka Market | |||||
| Musaga Market | |||||
| Musamba Market | |||||
| Musibiriri Primary Market | |||||
| Mutobera Market | |||||
| Mutsuma Market | |||||
| Mwanga Market | |||||
| Mwanga Market | |||||
| Mwangaza | |||||
| Mwari Market | |||||
| Mwitoti Market | |||||
| Nabakolwe Market | |||||
| Nakhayo Estate Market | |||||
| Nakhwana/Nambuchi Market | |||||
| Namakoye Market | |||||
| Namalambisia Market | |||||
| Namalenje Kobe Market | |||||
| Namasanda Market | |||||
| Nambacha Market | |||||
| Nambilima Market | |||||
| Namisi Market | |||||
| Namisi Market | |||||
| Namulungu Muslim Market | |||||
| Namutenda Market | |||||
| Nang'anda Market | |||||
| Nangeni Market | |||||
| Nanyenye Market | |||||
| Natunyi Market | |||||
| Nderema Market | |||||
| Ndimu House / Kundu Market | |||||
| Nyaporo Market | |||||
| Nyapwaka Market | |||||
| Obule Market | |||||
| Ogallo Market | |||||
| Ogumbo Shopping Center | |||||
| Ojam | |||||
| Okanga Market | |||||
| Okimaru Market | |||||
| Okisimo | |||||
| Okuleu Centre | |||||
| Osia Market | |||||
| Panyako Market | |||||
| Potemia Market | |||||
| Potemia Market | |||||
| Ratego Market | |||||
| Rauch Market | |||||
| Resort Market | |||||
| Rwatama Market | |||||
| Samari Market | |||||
| Sambak Market | |||||
| Samitsi Market | |||||
| Sango Market | |||||
| Sango Shopping Centre | |||||
| Sango. | |||||
| Sawa Centre Market | |||||
| Sawawa Market | |||||
| Shiakula | |||||
| Shianda Market | |||||
| Shianda Shamoni Market | |||||
| Shibale | |||||
| Shibale Market | |||||
| Shihuna Market | |||||
| Shikoti Market | |||||
| Shikoti Market | |||||
| Shikulu Market | |||||
| Shikutse Market | |||||
| Shimalabandu Market | |||||
| Shimalabandu Market | |||||
| Shimuli Market | |||||
| Shivakala Market | |||||
| Shivakala Market | |||||
| Shivakala Market | |||||
| Shiwora Market | |||||
| Sianda Junction Market | |||||
| Sibembe Market | |||||
| Siera | |||||
| Sisokhe Market | |||||
| Soko Mawe | |||||
| Soko Moko | |||||
| Soko Moko Kong'or | |||||
| Soko Moko Mulupi Market | |||||
| St. Paul Market | |||||
| St. Peter's Market | |||||
| Stend Mboga Market | |||||
| Stend Mboga Market | |||||
| Stendi Kisa Market | |||||
| Sundulo Market | |||||
| Supa Elusuba Market | |||||
| T-junction Market | |||||
| T.T.I. Junction Market | |||||
| Teso North Sub-County Hospital | |||||
| Tingolo Market | |||||
| Tingolo Market center | |||||
| Uliza Ujibiwe Market | |||||
| Ushindi | |||||
| Wakhungu | |||||
| Wanainchi | |||||
| Work Group Centre | |||||
| Ziwa Market |
Restaurants in Bungoma
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bungoma
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bungoma
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bungoma
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bungoma
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bungoma
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bungoma
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bungoma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bungoma
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bungoma
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bungoma Post Office | |
| Khalaba |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bungoma
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CHRIST HEALING WORD MINISTRY | |
| Christ the King Church | |
| International Growth Center Ministry | |
| Jesus Teaching Ministry Bungoma | |
| Kabuchai Babtist Church | |
| Kanduyi Friends Church | |
| King Jesus Faith Church Bungoma | |
| King Jesus Faith Ministries International Nangwe church | |
| King's Light International Nangwe | |
| King's Light International Nanwe Church | |
| Kisiwa Parish | |
| Musikoma Anglican Church | |
| River Of Life Church | |
| Salvation Army, Sikata. | |
| Sikata Friends Church | |
| St. Crispinus ACK Church | |
| St. Paul's Catholic Church Kanduyi | |
| Word Of Life Christian Fellowship |
Quick Facts
Around Bungoma
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bungoma
1 places within 15 km
- • Sabwino Hill
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Bungoma?
Bungoma has a population of 68,031 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 23,955 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bungoma?
Bungoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.3 inches.