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Homa Bay, Kenya
Homa Bay County · Kenya
Homa Bay is a mid-size city in Homa Bay County, Kenya with a population of 44,949. Elevation: 3,822 ft (1,165 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Homa Bay
Homa Bay is a town on the south shore of Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, in western Kenya. It lies near Mount Homa and Ruma National Park, the latter noted for Jackson's hartebeests and roan antelope.
People
Climate
| Population | 44,949 |
| Population Density | 479 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,822 ft (1,165 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.5273°, 34.4571° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Homa Bay County |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,136 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Homa Bay
Homa Bay is a mid-size city in Kenya (Homa Bay County) with a population of 44,949. The city sits at an elevation of 3,822 feet (1,165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Homa Bay
Homa Bay has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Jun (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2324 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,822 ft (1,165 m) |
| Area | 93.9 sq mi (243.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5273°N, 34.4571°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Homa Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Homa Bay
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Medical Training College | College | — | — |
| Nairobi University - Homa Bay Town Learning Centre | University | — | — |
| Sero Polytechnique | College | — | — |
| Tom Mboya University | University | — | — |
| Tom Mboya University College | University | — | — |
Schools in Homa Bay
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sango Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Philemon Memorial Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Hexa-Peak Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Janeiro Junior Academy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Homabay Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Homabay High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Josephine Bakhita Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sango Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Sango Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Nyangweso Special School for the Deaf Primary | — | — | — | — |
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| SHAURI YAKO PRIMARY | — | — | — | — |
| Little Harvard School-Homabay | — | — | — | — |
| Pedo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sango Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Sophia Secondary Schoo | — | — | — | — |
| Chiga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Homabay Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Homabay High School | — | — | — | — |
| Wahambla Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyalkinyi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyalkinyi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Ambrose High School | — | — | — | — |
| Manga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Got Rabuor Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| St. Anthony's Little Angels Education Centre, Kindergarten & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arujo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| homabay primary | — | — | — | — |
| asego primary | — | — | — | — |
| Olare Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| God Bondo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| God Bondo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngulu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Homa Bay
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Libraries in Homa Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochia Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Homa Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Andhoge Market | |||||
| Kadiala Beach Market | |||||
| Kendu Bay Showground | |||||
| Luanda Kotieno | |||||
| Luanda-Nyamasare Market | |||||
| Madundu Beach Market | |||||
| Magungu Market | |||||
| Makaka Market | |||||
| Makongeni Shopping Center | |||||
| Mbita Modern Market shops 1 | |||||
| Mbita Modern Market shops 6 | |||||
| Mbita Modern Market shops 7 | |||||
| Mbita Modern Market shops 8 | |||||
| Misori Trading Centre | |||||
| Ndere Centre | |||||
| Ndunya Market | |||||
| Nyalkinyi Market Centre | |||||
| Nyangweso market | |||||
| Obwanda Shopping Center | |||||
| Ojinyo Market | |||||
| Ombek Market | |||||
| Omoya Market | |||||
| Oriang Market | |||||
| Osindo Beach Market | |||||
| Oyuma Market | |||||
| Ragwe Market | |||||
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| Riosir Open Air Market | |||||
| Rodi Market | |||||
| Rongo Market | |||||
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| Wikwang Beach Market |
Gas Stations in Homa Bay
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Homa Bay
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Homa Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Homa Bay
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Angama Mara Airport | ANA | Small Airport |
| Arroket Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kichwa Tembo Airport | KTJ | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuluo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mara North Conservancy Airstrip | HKR | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mfangano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rusinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Homa Bay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| HomaBay Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Homa Bay
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Africa Inland Church Homa Bay | |
| Homabay Central Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Ondiche Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church Bonde Homabay | |
| seventh day adventist homabay | |
| St. Arnold Nyaliengá Catholic Parish | |
| St. Paul’s Cathedral Parish |
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What is the population of Homa Bay?
Homa Bay has a population of 44,949 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 479 people per square mile, spread across 93.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Homa Bay?
Homa Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.