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Kabarnet, Kenya

Baringo · Kenya

Kabarnet is a small city in Baringo, Kenya with a population of 24,661. Elevation: 6,719 ft (2,048 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,661 Population 14,856/sq mi density
6,719 ft Elevation 2,048 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kabarnet

Kabarnet

Kabarnet is a town in Baringo County, Kenya. According to the 2019 census, the town had a population of 22,474 with 10,943 (48.8%) of them being males and 11,531(51.1%) of them being females.

People

Population24,661
Density14,856/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation6,719 ft (2,048 m)
Population24,661
Population Density14,856 / sq mi
Elevation6,719 ft (2,048 m)
Coordinates0.4919°, 35.7430°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceBaringo
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,081 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kabarnet

Kabarnet is a small city in Kenya (Baringo) with a population of 24,661. The city sits at an elevation of 6,719 feet (2,048 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Kabarnet

Kabarnet has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1862 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.7°C / 66°F 10.5° / 26.9° 79.3
Feb 20°C / 68°F 10.8° / 28.7° 68.7
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 11.8° / 29.8° 116.4
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 13.2° / 28.6° 263.7
May 19.6°C / 67°F 12.2° / 26.6° 196.2
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 11.7° / 25.4° 153.2
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 11.5° / 24.6° 148.7
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11° / 25.3° 194.7
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 11° / 26.2° 146.9
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 11.6° / 26.6° 170.6
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 12.6° / 25.5° 208.4
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 10.6° / 25.2° 114.9
Kabarnet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,719 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Kenya avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,719 ft (2,048 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density14,856/sq mi
Coordinates0.4919°N, 35.7430°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 24, 2001.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 40 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 52 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 68 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 91 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 130 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 138 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 167 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 169 km
Namarunu Shield 817 m (2,680 ft) -6550 182 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in

Kabarnet has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Kabarnet

Institution Type Founded Website
Bartek Institute College - ,
Egerton University College - ,
Kenya School Of Government College - ,
Kisii University University - ,

Schools in Kabarnet

56+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kapsigorian ECDE - - - -
Elias ICT Center - - - -
Kabarnet School For DeafBlind - - - -
Baringo Vocational Training Centre - - - -
Kaptimbor ECDE - - - -
Bondeni ECDE - - - -
AIC Visa Oshwal Primary School - - - -
Kabarnet Model ECDE School - - - -
St Mary's Catholic Academy - - - -
A.I.C Kabarnet Private Academy - - - -
Warwa Academy Primary School - - - -
Seventh Day Adventist Primary School - - - -
Seguton Primary School - - - -
Kiplabal Primary School - - - -
ST. John academy - - - -
Kapsigorian Primary School - - - -
Ketindui ECDE - - - -
Eron primary school - - - -
AIC Kabarnet - - - -
kaptimbor primary school - - - -
Kaptimbor Day Secondary School - - - -
Kings Hill Academy Kabarnet - - - -
Ng'olbelon Primary School - - - -
Patkawanin Primary School - - - -
Sogon Primary School - - - -
Kimao ECDE - - - -
Kimao Primary School - - - -
Sirwet ECDE - - - -
Sironoi Primary School - - - -
Kapkut Day Secondary school - - - -
kapluk secondary - - - -
kasirma primary - - - -
kiptaiwa primary - - - -
Kapteno Primary School - - - -
Kiboino Primary School - - - -
ECDE Oinabmoi - - - -
Oinabmoi Secondary School - - - -
A.I.C Philemon Chelagat Girls High School - - - -
St. Mary's Mixed Day and Boarding Secondary School - - - -
A.I.C Salawa ECDE - - - -
Salawa Primary School - - - -
Salawa Primary School ECDE - - - -
Kapkut Day & Boarding primary school - - - -
Citadel Primary School - - - -
Chesongo Day Secondary School - - - -
Chesongo Primary School - - - -
Kimoso Primary School - - - -
Eron primary school - - - -
Kapkokwon Primary School - - - -
Mio-Timowo - - - -
Kapchomuso Mixed Day Secondary School - - - -
Tereben primary school pitch - - - -
Ketindui ECDE - - - -
Kapyemit Primary School - - - -
Kipsoit primary school - - - -
Kipsoit Mixed Day Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kabarnet

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kabarnet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kabarnet Museum

Libraries in Kabarnet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Polkadot Library Kabarnet0.0

Farmers Markets in Kabarnet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Iten Marketplace
Kabarnet Public Market
Kalel Trading Centre
Kapluk Trading Centre
Lake Kamnarok Trading Centre
Marigat Market Stalls

Restaurants in Kabarnet

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kabarnet Hotel
Sizzlers Hotel

Cafes in Kabarnet

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ivory Cafe
Kalyet Hotel
Simo Sizzlers Hotel

Theatres in Kabarnet

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kabarnet Social Hall And Theater
Kabarnet Youth Empowerment centre

Monuments in Kabarnet

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kabarnet Town Monument

Clinics in Kabarnet

11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chepturet Dispensary
Chesongo Dispensary
Figtree Optical
Kapkokwon Dispensary
Kapkole dispensary
Magonoi Dispensary
Salawa Catholic Private Health Clinic
Salawa Health Centre
Sogon Dispensary
Sundowner Chemist
Tionybei Health Clinic

Veterinaries in Kabarnet

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baringo County Vetinary Office
Kaptimbor Cattle Dip
Sunrise Agrovet

Bus Stations in Kabarnet

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kabarnet Bus Stop

Gas Stations in Kabarnet

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KE #2782738621
Kenol Petrol Station
Kobil Petrol Station
Maraoil
Mart Petrol Station
Tobil Petrol Station

Banks in Kabarnet

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Finance Corporation
Equity Bank
Faulu Micro Finance
Kenya Credit Traders Limited
Kenya Women Micro Finace Bank
Skyline Sacco
Transnational Bank
Vision Fund Kenya

Stadiums & Teams in Kabarnet

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Airports Near Kabarnet

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eldoret International AirportEDLLarge Airport
Barina Airport-Small Airport
Carzan Rongai Airport-Small Airport
Eldoret Boma Airport-Small Airport
Engelesha Airport-Small Airport
George Smith Farm Airport-Small Airport
Gogar Airport-Small Airport
Kabarak Airstrip-Small Airport
Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport-Small Airport
Kapedo Airport-Small Airport
Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kerio Valley AirportKRVSmall Airport
Laikipia Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) AirportLBNSmall Airport
Lomolo Airport-Small Airport
Maji Mazuri Airport-Small Airport
Menengai Airport-Small Airport
Milmet Airport-Small Airport
Nyahururu Airport-Small Airport
Olmoran Airfield-Small Airport
Saptai Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Sergoit Airport-Small Airport
Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kabarnet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kabarnet Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kabarnet

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
A.I.C Chesongo
A.I.C Salawa
AIC Kabarnet
AIC KAPKUT
Deliverance Church
Full Gospel Churches of God Kabarnet
Kabarnet Mosque
Kabarnet Outreach Church
Kapkut Full Gospel
Magonoi A.I.C
Magonoi Catholic Church
PAG KABARNET
Salawa Catholic Church
Seventh Day Adventist
St Teresa Kapkut
St.Mary Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Twinned With
Hürth

🇰🇪 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 Kabarnet

What is the population of Kabarnet?

Kabarnet has a population of 24,661 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 14,856 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kabarnet?

Kabarnet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches.

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