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Chaka, Kenya
Nyeri County · Kenya
Chaka is a small city in Nyeri County, Kenya with a population of 5,970. Elevation: 5,774 ft (1,760 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chaka
Kiganjo is a small town in Kenya's Nyeri county. It hosts the Kenya Police College which is Kenya's main college for police training. Kiganjo also hosts one of the Kenya Cooperative Creameries KCC and a milk depot for the Brookside Milk Company. Kiganjo sits at the junction of roads from Nairobi (A2) and Nyeri (B5), and hosts a railway station on the northern arm of the Kenyan Railway System. Kagumo High School, a national school for boys, is also located in Kiganjo.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,970 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,774 ft (1,760 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.3597°, 37.0000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyeri County |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chaka
Chaka is a small city in Kenya (Nyeri County) with a population of 5,970. The city sits at an elevation of 5,774 feet (1,760 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,774 ft (1,760 m) |
| Area | 347.5 sq mi (899.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3597°N, 37.0000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 99 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 169 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in |
Chaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in August to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.6") and June the driest (1.6").
Schools in Chaka
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyeri junior & Senior School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyeri Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Ndunduini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyeri North Boys' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyaribo Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Karudas Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Amboni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Iruri Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Chaka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyeri Museum |
Libraries in Chaka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Archives Nyeri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Munyu | 0.0 | |||||
| new library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chaka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Market | |||||
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Chaka Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Gaithuri Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Gititu | |||||
| Ihithe Shopping Center | |||||
| ithekahuno market | |||||
| Kagumo Market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| kiaigi | |||||
| Kiangwaci Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kibingoti Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kigogoini shopping center | |||||
| King'ong'o Market | |||||
| Kinunga Shopping Center | |||||
| Kwa-J | |||||
| muthinga market | |||||
| Muthinga Market | |||||
| Ndungamano Shoping Center | |||||
| Nyeri Market Extension Stalls | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| tambaya |
Restaurants in Chaka
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chaka
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chaka
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chaka
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chaka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chaka
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Borana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dol Dol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embori Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Enasoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gaitu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Il Ngwesi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isiolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwaki Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisima Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laragai Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lewa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lolomarik Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mpala Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mpala Research Center Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mukenye Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ngare Ndare Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ngorare Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Oldonyo Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oljogi Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chaka
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arch Angel Michael Chaka Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chaka
What is the population of Chaka?
Chaka has a population of 5,970 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 347.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chaka?
Chaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.