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Isinya, Kenya

Kajiado County · Kenya

Isinya is a small city in Kajiado County, Kenya with a population of 14,429. Elevation: 5,377 ft (1,639 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,429 Population 33/sq mi density
5,377 ft Elevation 1,639 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
19.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Isinya

Isinya



Isinya is a town in Kajiado County, Kenya. Isinya, located at -1.67 latitude, 36.85 longitude, is 58 km south of Nairobi and 19 km north of Kajiado, the capital of the district.

People

Population14,429
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation5,377 ft (1,639 m)
Population14,429
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation5,377 ft (1,639 m)
Coordinates-1.6792°, 36.8506°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKajiado County
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation19.4 inches (492 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Isinya

Isinya is a small city in Kenya (Kajiado County) with a population of 14,429. The city sits at an elevation of 5,377 feet (1,639 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Isinya

Isinya has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.3°C), the coldest is Jul (18.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 540 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 12.8° / 30.3° 42.4
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 12.9° / 32.4° 24.6
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 14° / 32.6° 46.7
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 13.8° / 30.2° 114.1
May 19.7°C / 67°F 12.6° / 29.3° 46.3
Jun 19.1°C / 66°F 11.2° / 28.7° 25.7
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 10.6° / 28.9° 16.7
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 11.4° / 30.7° 12.8
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 12.6° / 31.8° 19.1
Oct 21.4°C / 70°F 12.8° / 32° 48.5
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 14.2° / 30° 87.5
Dec 20.1°C / 68°F 13.1° / 28.4° 55.9
Isinya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,377 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Kenya avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,377 ft (1,639 m)
Area438.8 sq mi (1,136.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6792°N, 36.8506°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.4 on May 7, 2025.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 129 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 130 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 143 km
Jul 18, 2007 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 148 km
Jul 26, 2007 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 146 km
Jul 16, 2007 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 143 km
Jul 18, 2007 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 142 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 94 km
Jul 31, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.7 149 km
Jul 16, 2007 70 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.7 150 km
Jul 25, 2007 58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 116 km
Jun 3, 2013 74 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.6 147 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 72 km
Aug 20, 2007 65 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 133 km
Jul 17, 2007 70 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.5 149 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 93 km
Jul 18, 2007 73 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.5 144 km
Jul 12, 2007 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya M4.5 127 km
Aug 20, 2007 59 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 80 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 106 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 134 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 159 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 160 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in

Isinya has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in August to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Isinya

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Isinya Primary School - - - -
Kitengela Boys High School - - - -
Moi Girls Secondary School Isinya - - - -
Isinya Youth Poly - - - -
Olturoto Primary School - - - -
Kikayaya Primary School - - - -
Inkiito Primary - - - -
Isinya Mixed Boarding Primary - - - -
Kepiro Primary School - - - -
Nadoenterit Primary School - - - -
Inkokirdinga Primary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Isinya

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

Libraries in Isinya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agape Library0.0
Umma Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Isinya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Athi River
Isinya Town Market
Kajiado Market
Kitengela Market

Restaurants in Isinya

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fred's Ranch
Sheba Lounge

Bus Stations in Isinya

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Matatu Stage Isinya

Gas Stations in Isinya

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citicom Isinya
National Oil
Rubis
Rubis
Total

Banks in Isinya

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Equity Bank

Airports Near Isinya

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBOLarge Airport
Moi Air Base-Medium Airport
Nairobi Wilson AirportWILMedium Airport
Athi River Airport-Small Airport
Bobs Harries Airport-Small Airport
Ilbisil Airstrip-Small Airport
Kajiado Airport-Small Airport
Kedong Airport-Small Airport
Kijabe Airport-Small Airport
Limuru Airstrip-Small Airport
Lubarra Airport-Small Airport
Magadi Airport-Small Airport
Malinda Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Orly Airpark-Small Airport
Talu Airport-Small Airport
Wosiwosi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isinya

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Africa Inland Church Isinya
Calvary Ministries Outreach International
St. Cicilia Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Twinned With
Le Portel

🇰🇪 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 Isinya

What is the population of Isinya?

Isinya has a population of 14,429 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 438.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Isinya?

Isinya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches.

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