All Countries
Gilgil, Kenya
Nakuru County · Kenya
Gilgil is a mid-size city in Nakuru County, Kenya with a population of 60,711. Elevation: 6,591 ft (2,009 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Gilgil, Kenya
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Gilgil
Gilgil is a town in Nakuru County, Kenya. The town is located between Naivasha and Nakuru and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway. It is to the west of the Gilgil River, which flows south to feed Lake Naivasha.
People
Climate
| Population | 60,711 |
| Population Density | 808 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,591 ft (2,009 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.5040°, 36.3185° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nakuru 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 Gilgil
Gilgil is a mid-size city in Kenya (Nakuru County) with a population of 60,711. The city sits at an elevation of 6,591 feet (2,009 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.
Climate in Gilgil
Gilgil has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Mar (16.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.
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 | 6,591 ft (2,009 m) |
| Area | 75.1 sq mi (194.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5040°N, 36.3185°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 45 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 159 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 184 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in |
Gilgil has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 57°F in July to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Gilgil
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke House School | - | - | - | - |
| Sots | - | - | - | - |
| Koelel High School, Gilgil | - | - | - | - |
| Gilgil Hills Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Utumishi Boys Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Teresia's Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karunga Ellite Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sots | - | - | - | - |
| Koelel Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Good Shpherd Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Wellspring Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| GILGIL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Pembroke House School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gilgil
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gilgil
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyrax Hill Museum | ||||
| Hyrax Hill Museum | ||||
| Kariandusi Museum |
Libraries in Gilgil
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Naivasha Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gilgil
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afraha Stadium Annex Market | |||||
| Afraha Stadium Annex Market | |||||
| Barnabas Highway Market | |||||
| Barnabas Highway Market | |||||
| Bondeni Central Commerce | |||||
| Dondori Centre | |||||
| Free Area Fresh Food Market | |||||
| Kiundu | |||||
| Kiundu | |||||
| Maasai Market | |||||
| Maasai Market | |||||
| Mbaruk Shopping Centre | |||||
| Mwariki Shopping Cener | |||||
| Naivasha Retail Market | |||||
| Naivasha Retail Market | |||||
| Nasher Market | |||||
| Nasher Market | |||||
| Section 58 Center | |||||
| Section 58 Center | |||||
| Top Market | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| White House Lane Market |
Restaurants in Gilgil
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gilgil
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gilgil
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gilgil
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gilgil
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gilgil
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gilgil
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gilgil
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gilgil
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Afraha Stadium |
Airports Near Gilgil
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laikipia Air Base | - | 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 |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Head Office Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jolai Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabarak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Lomolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's 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 |
| Narok Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Olpejeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Segera Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sirocco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Solio Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gilgil
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta Gilgil |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gilgil
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | Natural | 2011 |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Gilgil
6 places within 15 km
- • Seeping Warrior Forehead
- • Sleeping Warrior Nose
- • Table Mountain Elmenteita
- • Birds view stp
- • Upper Lake view stp
- • View on lake
🇰🇪 About Kenya
Volcanoes Near Gilgil
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gilgil
Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gilgil
What is the population of Gilgil?
Gilgil has a population of 60,711 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 808 people per square mile, spread across 75.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gilgil?
Gilgil 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.