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Ewuaso, Kenya

Kajiado County · Kenya

Ewuaso is a small town in Kajiado County, Kenya with a population of 2,144. Elevation: 5,069 ft (1,545 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2,144 Population 101/sq mi density
5,069 ft Elevation 1,545 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Ewuaso

Ewuaso

The Central Province was a region in central Kenya until 2013, when Kenya's provinces were replaced by a system of counties. It covered an area of 11,449 km2 (4,420 sq mi) and was located to the north of Nairobi and west of Mount Kenya. The province had 4,383,743 inhabitants according to the 2009 census. The provincial headquarters was Nyeri.

People

Population2,144
Density101/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Population2,144
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Coordinates-1.1486°, 36.4971°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKajiado County
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (607 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ewuaso

Ewuaso is a small town in Kenya (Kajiado County) with a population of 2,144. The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet (1,545 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Ewuaso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Kenya avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates-1.1486°N, 36.4971°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 139 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 85 km
Jul 12, 2007 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya M4.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 16 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 36 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 63 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
April 69°F (20°C) 6.6 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in

Ewuaso has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Ewuaso

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Najile Boys School
Najile Primary School
Ewuaso Girls School
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Radio Stations near Ewuaso

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zoza Radio bongo flava, genge MP3
AT254 Online Radio AAC 192 kbps
At254 Radio AAC 192 kbps
George Jones MP3
Heaven FM Radio MP3
Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Ewuaso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Karen Blixen Museum

Libraries in Ewuaso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Grieve library0.0
JKUAT Karen Library0.0
senior library0.0
senior library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ewuaso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dagoretti Market
Eno Matasia Shops.
Gachoire Market
Gatina Tea Buying Centre
Gitaru Market
Gitaru Market
Githiga Market
Kabuku Junction Kiosks
Kagwe Market
Kambaa shopping centre
Kanyayo Shops
Karen Retail Market Nairobi
Karen shopping center
Kawangware Market
Kawangware Market
Kawangware Market
Kawangware Market
Kikuyu Market
Kikuyu Open Market
Kimende Market
Kinoo Market
Kwambira Market
Limuru Market
Limuru Vegetable Market
Lumuru Market
Lusigetti Market
Magina Shopping Center
Maingi Market
Migumu-ini Shops
Migumu-ini Shops
N/Kabete/Posta Market
N/Kabete/Posta Market
N/Kabete/Posta Market
Nderi Shops
Nderi Shops
New Lari Trading Center
New Uthiru Market
New Uthiru Market
New Uthiru Market
Ngong market
Rironi Shopping center -Kambi
Rosemart Supermarket
Rosemart Supermarket
Tigoni Stores
Tina Groceries
Tina Groceries
Wangige Market

Clinics in Ewuaso

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ewuaso Dispensery
KE #245929598

Gas Stations in Ewuaso

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Najile Petrol Station-Fuel

Stadiums & Teams in Ewuaso

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Airports Near Ewuaso

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBOLarge Airport
Moi Air BaseMedium Airport
Nairobi Wilson AirportWILMedium Airport
Airspray Naivasha AirfieldSmall Airport
Athi River AirportSmall Airport
Barton's Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Bobs Harries AirportSmall Airport
Congrieve AirfieldSmall Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Delamare Camp AirportSmall Airport
Entasekera AirportSmall Airport
Entasopia AirportSmall Airport
Gilgil Coulson AirportSmall Airport
Green Park AirportSmall Airport
Head Office Delamere Estates AirportSmall Airport
Ilkek AirportSmall Airport
Jolai Delamere Estates AirportSmall Airport
Kajiado AirportSmall Airport
Kedong AirportSmall Airport
Kigio (Malewa) AirportSmall Airport
Kijabe AirportSmall Airport
Kongoni AirportSmall Airport
Kongoni Game Valley AirportSmall Airport
Langata Enerit AirstripSmall Airport
Limuru AirstripSmall Airport
Loldia AirportSmall Airport
Longonot Fair AirstripSmall Airport
Lubarra AirportSmall Airport
Malinda Estate AirstripSmall Airport
Manyatta AirportSmall Airport
Naishi AirportSmall Airport
Naivasha Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Narok AirportSmall Airport
Ndabibi AirportSmall Airport
Orly AirparkSmall Airport
Oserian Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Oserongoni AirportSmall Airport
Sirocco AirstripSmall Airport
Talu AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ewuaso

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Agha Khan University Hospital- Kikuyu medical Center
Alter Care Limited
Equity Afya Medical Centre
Helfen Medical Centre
Plan Med Health Services
Precise Clinic Laboratory
Premier Medical centre
Riruta Health Centre
St. Augustibe Physiotherapy Clinic Kikuyu

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ewuaso

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
POMC Najile

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

Volcanoes Near Ewuaso

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Suswa Shield 2,356 m

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ewuaso

What is the population of Ewuaso?

Ewuaso has a population of 2,144 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ewuaso?

Ewuaso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

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