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Jomvu, Kenya

Mombasa County · Kenya

Jomvu is a large city in Mombasa County, Kenya with a population of 163,415. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

163,415 Population 16,692/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Jomvu

Jomvu

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

Population163,415
Density16,692/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain55.1 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population163,415
Population Density16,692 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-3.9862°, 39.6082°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceMombasa County
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation55.1 inches (1,399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jomvu

Jomvu is a large city in Kenya (Mombasa County) with a population of 163,415. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Jomvu

Jomvu 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 1114 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 112.1
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 268.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 87.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 66.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 61.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 56.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 172.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 130.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 80.3
Jomvu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 55.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Kenya avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density16,692/sq mi
Coordinates-3.9862°N, 39.6082°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Mar 13, 1990 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya M5.5 35 km
Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 105 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 150 km
Feb 27, 1995 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya M4.9 24 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 106 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 122 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 97 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 21 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 - 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
August 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
December 80°F (26°C) 3.0 in

Jomvu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Jomvu

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High gate nursery school - - - -
Bomu primary school - - - -
Broadway school - - - -
Jabali christian school - - - -
Kimbilio academy - - - -
st Lwanga primary & Junior secondary school - - - -
st charles Lwanga Secondary School - - - -
Amani primary school - - - -
mikindani primary school - - - -
High gate junior secondary school - - - -
Mwijabu school - - - -
Kajembe High School - - - -
saajid intergrated primary & junior secondary school - - - -
chadwick academy - - - -
High gate academy senior secondary school - - - -
Gome primary & junior secondary school - - - -
Kwa Shee Comprehensive School - - - -
Miritini mixed day secondary school - - - -
Magongo comprehensive school - - - -
Mwingo Academy - - - -
Baraka Primary - - - -
Mwakirunge Primary - - - -
Nuru Nursery - - - -
Marimani Primary - - - -
Africa Inland Church Nursery - - - -
St. Claret Polytechnic - - - -
Marimani Mixed Secondary - - - -
Hope Junior Academy - - - -
Maunguja Primary - - - -
Maunguja City Polytechnic - - - -
Baraka Voroni Primary School - - - -
Mwakirunge Secondary - - - -
Mitsajeni Primary School - - - -
high gate academy - - - -
delvers elite model school - - - -
light rays academy - - - -
Royal planners junior secondary school - - - -
The Juma Marwa Academy - - - -
Port Reitz school - - - -
Kwahola comprehensive school - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jomvu

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jay Fm - AAC

Museums in Jomvu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fort Jesus Museum
Fort Jesus Museum

Libraries in Jomvu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kenya National Library Services0.0
Kenya National Library Services0.0
Mt. Kenya University0.0
Mt. Kenya University0.0
Mt. Kenya University0.0
Mt. Kenya University0.0

Farmers Markets in Jomvu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akamba handcraft market
Akamba handcraft market
Buxton Market
Buxton Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Kongowea Market
MacKinnon Market
Majengo Sokoni (Farmers Market)
Mariakani Market
Mariakani Market
Markiti
Markiti
Mwembeni - Soko Mjinga,Kisauni
Mwembeni - Soko Mjinga,Kisauni
Tourist Market Bamburi

Restaurants in Jomvu

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ideal cafe sprite
kazamoyo dalas travellers cafe
KDF cafe
Sabaki Bar
tafam fast food
the holy cafe

Cafes in Jomvu

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dala Dala cafe
Java House
levant

Clinics in Jomvu

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aga khan mediacl center Mikindani
Aga khan medical center changamwe
hopewell medical clinic
Jo hawi medical clinic
Magongo dispensary
magongo mwisho medical clinic
Mainland health center
st valeria medical clinic

Train Stations in Jomvu

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Changamwe
Miritini MGR Station
Mombasa SGR Terminus

Bus Stations in Jomvu

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KE #12559226356
nyamira express

Gas Stations in Jomvu

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EAGOL Jomvu Yard
Hass
Jafcom
Kenol Kobil Mombasa Road
Lake Oil
Mikindani Petrol Station
Reem
Rubis
Rubis
Rubis- Magongo
Runway
Shell
Shell Changamwe
Total New Jomvu Service station

Banks in Jomvu

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

absa
cooperative bank- changamwe
Diamond Trust Bank
Equity Bank
I&M bank
KCB- Changamwe
National bank
NCBA
post bank
Stanbic Bank

Shopping Malls in Jomvu

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Airport center

Gyms in Jomvu

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Champez gym

Stadiums & Teams in Jomvu

TeamLeagueDivision
Bomu Stadium
Mombasa Municipal Stadium
Mombasa Municipal Stadium

Airports Near Jomvu

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moi International AirportMBALarge Airport
Bamburi AirportBMQSmall Airport
Batchuma Gate Airport-Small Airport
Funzi Island Airport-Small Airport
Kijipwa Airport-Small Airport
Kilifi Plantation Farm Airport-Small Airport
Kwale Airport-Small Airport
Lunga-Lunga Airport-Small Airport
Mackinnon Road Airport-Small Airport
Satao Airport-Small Airport
Ukunda AirstripUKASmall Airport
Vipingo Estate AirportVPGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jomvu

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Changamwe Post Office
Moi Airport Post Office

Treatment Centers in Jomvu

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aga khan mediacl center Mikindani
Aga khan medical center changamwe
APDK rehabilitation center
Equity afya medical center
excellence cancer center
hopewell medical clinic
Jo hawi medical clinic
magongo mwisho medical clinic
Mainland health center
Mlaleo Dispensary
st valeria medical clinic
Travellers Agmut medical services
Wauguzi Healthcare

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Jomvu

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Sacred Mijikenda Kaya ForestsCultural2008

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jomvu

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
christ visitation center
holy cross catholic church -chaani
Jomvu kwa cheguga
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
magongo presbyterian church
markaz
masjid lilah bomu
Masjid Mubarak
masjid noor
masjid Raudhwa
masjid saada
masjid salmichai
masjid taqwa
Masjid ummu kulthum bokole
MCK changamwe church
mombasa lutheran parish magongo
Seventh Day Adventist church- Miritini
st stephens catholic church- Bomu
st. patricks catholic church
St.James ACK
ufufuo na uzima restoration ministry

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

Around Jomvu

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 5
Restaurants 5
Cafes 1
Bars 4
Supermarkets 2
Banks 10
Hotels 3
Parks 1
Police Stations 5
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 20

Things to See Near Jomvu

9 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (4)
  • • English Point Beach
  • • Mavi mavi beach
  • • Shelly Beach
  • • Shelly beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Fort Jesus
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Ras Serani Rear Lighthouse
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Aussicht auf Fort Jesus
  • • Kwa DA SHAMSA LIKONI
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • Haller Park

🇰🇪 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Jomvu

Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests
Cultural · inscribed 2008
The Mijikenda Kaya Forests consist of 10 separate forest sites spread over some 200 km along the coast containing the remains of numerous fortified villages, known as kayas, of the Mijikenda people. The kayas, created as of the 16th century but abandoned by th...

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 Jomvu

What is the population of Jomvu?

Jomvu has a population of 163,415 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 16,692 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jomvu?

Jomvu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.1 inches.

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