Sign In Register

Jebilat, Kenya

Nyamira county · Kenya

Jebilat is a small city in Nyamira county, Kenya with a population of 5,373. Elevation: 5,889 ft (1,795 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,373 Population 120/sq mi density
5,889 ft Elevation 1,795 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

Discover Jebilat, 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.

Full City Profile

About Jebilat

Jebilat

Rift Valley Province of Kenya, bordering Uganda, was one of Kenya's eight provinces, before the 2013 Kenyan general election.
Rift Valley Province was the largest and one of the most economically important provinces in Kenya. It was dominated by the Kenya Rift Valley which passes through it and gave the province its name. According to the 2009 Census, the former province covered an area of 182,505.1 square kilometres and would have had a population of 10,006,805, making it the largest and most populous province in the country. The bulk of the provincial population inhabited a strip between former Nairobi and Nyanza Province. The capital was the town of Nakuru.

People

Population5,373
Density120/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Population5,373
Population Density120 / sq mi
Elevation5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Coordinates-0.6936°, 35.0713°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNyamira county
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jebilat

Jebilat is a small city in Kenya (Nyamira county) with a population of 5,373. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet (1,795 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Jebilat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Kenya avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (116.1 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6936°N, 35.0713°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
10% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 11, 2021.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 85 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 133 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 134 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 73 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 128 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 138 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 152 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 8.7 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 6.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
August 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in

Jebilat has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in August to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (3.1").

View full weather details →

Schools in Jebilat

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mekenene DEB Primary School - - - -
Mabwaita Primary School - - - -
Mabwaita Primary School - - - -
Mabwaita Primary School - - - -
Mabwaita Primary School - - - -
Mabwaita Primary School - - - -
Mabwaita Secondary School - - - -
Borabu Primary and Junior Secondary School - - - -
View full schools details →

Farmers Markets in Jebilat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birongo market
Bonyunyu Market
Chebole Market
Kapkwen Market
Keroka Market
Kitaru Centre
Litein Market
Magombo Market
Manga Farmers Market
Mokomoni Market
Mokomoni Tea Buying Centre
Nyansiongo
Nyansiongo
Tombe Market

Gas Stations in Jebilat

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chepilat Petrol Station
Omoi Petrol Station
Prestige filling station

Banks in Jebilat

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KCB Kenya Ltd.

Stadiums & Teams in Jebilat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jebilat

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kisumu International AirportKISLarge Airport
Mara Serena Lodge AirstripMREMedium Airport
Angama Mara AirportANASmall Airport
Arroket Airport-Small Airport
Bomet Airport-Small Airport
Chagaik Airstrip-Small Airport
Changoi Tea Estate Airport-Small Airport
Chepgoiben Airstrip-Small Airport
Enarau Conservancy Airstrip-Small Airport
Fig Tree Airport-Small Airport
Homa Bay Airport-Small Airport
Intona Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kichwa Tembo AirportKTJSmall Airport
Kilgoris Airport-Small Airport
Kisii Airport-Small Airport
Kuluo Airport-Small Airport
Mara North Conservancy AirstripHKRSmall Airport
Mara Shikar Airport-Small Airport
Mara-Olkiombo AirportOLXSmall Airport
Marinyn Airport-Small Airport
Migori Airport-Small Airport
Musiara AirstripMDRSmall Airport
Nampaso Airport-Small Airport
Narok Airport-Small Airport
Ngerende Airport-Small Airport
North Mara Airport-Small Airport
Ol Seki Naboisho AirstripOSJSmall Airport
Olare Orok AirfieldOLGSmall Airport
St. Andrews School Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarime Airport-Small Airport
Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Weavers Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jebilat

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosabisabi
Mwamogusii SDA Church

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Jebilat.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Jebilat

What is the population of Jebilat?

Jebilat has a population of 5,373 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jebilat?

Jebilat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Jebilat with another city: