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Gongoni, Kenya

Kilifi County · Kenya

Gongoni is a small city in Kilifi County, Kenya with a population of 10,993. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

10,993 Population 72/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Gongoni

Gongoni

The Coast Province was one of Kenya's eight provinces prior to 2010. It covered the entire country's coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital city was Mombasa. It was inhabited by the Mijikenda and Swahili peoples, among others. The province covered an area of 79,686.1 km2.

People

Population10,993
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population10,993
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-3.0367°, 40.1375°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKilifi County
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gongoni

Gongoni is a small city in Kenya (Kilifi County) with a population of 10,993. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Gongoni

Gongoni has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1144 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 160.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 312.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 144.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 104.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 50.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 116.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.0
Gongoni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Kenya avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area151.8 sq mi (393.2 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates-3.0367°N, 40.1375°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 22, 2024.

Mar 13, 1990 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya M5.5 109 km
Feb 27, 1995 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya M4.9 98 km
Jun 22, 2024 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.4 137 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 130 km
May 29, 2011 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya M4.0 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MOMBASA Earthquake 6.0 m 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
April 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in

Gongoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Gongoni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
House of Columns
Malindi Museum

Farmers Markets in Gongoni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gongoni - Kilifi County Government Market
Kakuyuni market
Kibokoni Center
Maboromokoni Center
Majivuni Center
Malindi Curio Market
Malindi Tourist
Mgandini market
Mmangani Open Market
Moi Center
Muguruleni
Sabaki kikombe market
Sabaki Maboromokoni Center
Sabaki mijikenda
Sabaki shell

Restaurants in Gongoni

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barefoot Beach camp
Jons’s restuarant
Juna’s resturante

Airports Near Gongoni

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malindi International AirportMYDMedium Airport
Bahari East AirstripSmall Airport
Kilifi Plantation Farm AirportSmall Airport
Koma Wayu (Tank E) AirstripSmall Airport
Komofodo Galana Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kulalu Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Matangeni East AirstripSmall Airport
Ngao AirportSmall Airport

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

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 Gongoni

What is the population of Gongoni?

Gongoni has a population of 10,993 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 151.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gongoni?

Gongoni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

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