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Chwele, Kenya
Bungoma County · Kenya
Chwele is a small city in Bungoma County, Kenya with a population of 9,797. Elevation: 5,574 ft (1,699 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chwele
Chwele is a town in Bungoma County, Western Kenya. The town is an agricultural and marketing centre located between Kimilili and Bungoma. The market is the major meeting point for farmers from the surrounding areas of Mount Elgon, Namwela, Sirisia, Lurende, Matibo and Chebukaka especially every Monday and Friday when there is a market day. Large quantities of maize, bananas, local vegetables, sim sim as well as livestock such as chicken, goats, cattle and sheep are available for sale. The market is Kenya's second largest open air market. The urban population was 9,799.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,797 |
| Population Density | 511 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,574 ft (1,699 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.7624°, 34.5485° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Bungoma County |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.7 inches (1,592 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chwele
Chwele is a small city in Kenya (Bungoma County) with a population of 9,797. The city sits at an elevation of 5,574 feet (1,699 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,574 ft (1,699 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.7624°N, 34.5485°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 182 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in |
Chwele has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (1.8").
Schools in Chwele
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keewan-koy (Kewaanikooy) Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mukhweya RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapchebuk Primary School - BURNED | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkisei A.I.C. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabukwo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibumet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cheptoror Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapsogom A.C.K. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kopsiro S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Toywondet A.C.K. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkege E.C.D. Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkateny A.C.K. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapsambu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chebich R.C. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Terem S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Salvation Army Kebee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Mateka Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Rwanda S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masaek S.A. Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kipsabula S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chongeywo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chelebei Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sesik Trading Center | - | - | - | - |
| Chebinyiny Trading Center | - | - | - | - |
| Chesiywo S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Masaba D.E.B. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Murwani E.C.D. Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiptungururwo S.A. Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaptanai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| R.C. Cheptoror Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkirwok C.O.C. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chwele
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chwele
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakapel |
Farmers Markets in Chwele
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboloi New Market | |||||
| Aboloi Old Market | |||||
| Adanya Market | |||||
| Adumai Market | |||||
| Adumai Market | |||||
| Adurukoit Market | |||||
| Aguruch Market | |||||
| Akapijan Market | |||||
| Akichelesit Market | |||||
| Akiriamet Market | |||||
| Akulonyi Market | |||||
| Aloete Junction Market | |||||
| Aloete Shopping centre | |||||
| Amagoro Market | |||||
| Ang'urai Market | |||||
| Ang'urai Shopping Centre | |||||
| Angaro Market | |||||
| Ataba Oburi Market | |||||
| Bukembe | |||||
| Bukembe Market Stores | |||||
| Bungoma Municipal Market | |||||
| Burkenwo Market | |||||
| Chamasiri Market | |||||
| Changara Market Transformer | |||||
| Chepsai Market | |||||
| Duka Moja | |||||
| Dulienge | |||||
| Dulienge Asili | |||||
| GrandMa's Market | |||||
| Harambee Kamusugon Market | |||||
| Igara Junction Market | |||||
| Junction Market Atapar | |||||
| Kaesat Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kakemer | |||||
| Kakeriaut Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kakoit Centre | |||||
| Kakurikit Centre | |||||
| Kaliwa Centre | |||||
| Kamachar Market | |||||
| Kamusing Market | |||||
| Kamusogon | |||||
| Kanduyi Market | |||||
| Kangelemuge Market | |||||
| Kasinge Primary School Market | |||||
| Katakwa Shopping Centre | |||||
| Katira | |||||
| Kawalun Market transformer | |||||
| Kekalet Market | |||||
| Keng'atuny Market | |||||
| Khwirare Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kibabii Market | |||||
| Kidek Market | |||||
| King'oromo | |||||
| Kiriko Pembe | |||||
| Kisiwa Market | |||||
| Kocholya | |||||
| Kolanya Market | |||||
| Kona | |||||
| Kong'urakol Market | |||||
| Koshalai | |||||
| Koteko Market | |||||
| Kotur | |||||
| Kwa Odaabu Market | |||||
| Kwangamor | |||||
| Kwangamor / Papa Market | |||||
| Logir | |||||
| Lugulu | |||||
| Lupida Trading Centre | |||||
| Mabanga | |||||
| Madibo | |||||
| Maila Market | |||||
| Mashambani | |||||
| Mchatikha/Kaironi | |||||
| Misikhu | |||||
| Moding Market | |||||
| Msalaba Market | |||||
| Muhalanya Market | |||||
| Mungwana Market | |||||
| Mwangaza | |||||
| Mwari Market | |||||
| Nakhwana/Nambuchi Market | |||||
| Nambilima Market | |||||
| Ndimu House / Kundu Market | |||||
| Obule Market | |||||
| Ojam | |||||
| Okimaru Market | |||||
| Okisimo | |||||
| Okuleu Centre | |||||
| Ong'aroi Trading Centre | |||||
| Osia | |||||
| Osia Market | |||||
| Rwatama Market | |||||
| Sambak Market | |||||
| Sango Shopping Centre | |||||
| Sango. | |||||
| Siera | |||||
| Soko Mawe | |||||
| Soko Moko | |||||
| Soko Moko Kong'or | |||||
| T-junction Market | |||||
| T.T.I. Junction Market | |||||
| Teso North Sub-County Hospital | |||||
| Wakhungu | |||||
| Ziwa Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Chwele
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chwele
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | 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 |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chwele
What is the population of Chwele?
Chwele has a population of 9,797 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 511 people per square mile, spread across 19.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chwele?
Chwele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.7 inches.