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Engineer, Kenya
Nyandarua County · Kenya
Engineer is a small city in Nyandarua County, Kenya with a population of 5,324. Elevation: 8,589 ft (2,618 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Engineer
An engineer is a practitioner of engineering. The word engineer is derived from the Latin words ingeniare and ingenium ("cleverness"). The foundational qualifications of a licensed professional engineer typically include a four-year bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or in some jurisdictions, a master's degree in an engineering discipline plus four to six years of peer-reviewed professional practice and passage of engineering board examinations.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,324 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,589 ft (2,618 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.6054°, 36.5763° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyandarua County |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.3 inches (1,049 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Engineer
Engineer is a small city in Kenya (Nyandarua County) with a population of 5,324. The city sits at an elevation of 8,589 feet (2,618 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,589 ft (2,618 m) |
| Area | 458.1 sq mi (1,186.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6054°N, 36.5763°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 46 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 175 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in |
Engineer has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 52°F in August to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.8").
Schools in Engineer
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Glory Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kirigu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinja primary | - | - | - | - |
| Matundura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stely Junior Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Centre Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Schools of Excellence Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Muruaki Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Abercrest Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rugongo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tulaga | - | - | - | - |
| Magomano Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dima | - | - | - | - |
| Wisdom Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwendandu | - | - | - | - |
| Iganjo Memorial Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Engineer
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juja FM | - | MP3 |
Museums in Engineer
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Island Museum | ||||
| Crescent Island Museum |
Libraries in Engineer
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naivasha Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Engineer
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinungi Market | |||||
| Kwa Mbari centre | |||||
| Naivasha Retail Market | |||||
| Naivasha Retail Market |
Airports Near Engineer
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Moi Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | NUU | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Congrieve Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Head Office Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jolai Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabarak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwaki Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kedong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lolomarik Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lomolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Menengai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Milmet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naishi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Engineer
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sint Mary |
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Public Holidays in Kenya
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What is the population of Engineer?
Engineer has a population of 5,324 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 458.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Engineer?
Engineer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.