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Kagio, Kenya

Kirinyaga County · Kenya

Kagio is a small city in Kirinyaga County, Kenya with a population of 13,961. Elevation: 4,058 ft (1,237 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,961 Population 142/sq mi density
4,058 ft Elevation 1,237 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kagio

Kagio

The Central Province was a region in central Kenya until 2013, when Kenya's provinces were replaced by a system of counties. It covered an area of 11,449 km2 (4,420 sq mi) and was located to the north of Nairobi and west of Mount Kenya. The province had 4,383,743 inhabitants according to the 2009 census. The provincial headquarters was Nyeri.

People

Population13,961
Density142/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation4,058 ft (1,237 m)
Population13,961
Population Density142 / sq mi
Elevation4,058 ft (1,237 m)
Coordinates-0.6248°, 37.2555°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKirinyaga County
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,195 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kagio

Kagio is a small city in Kenya (Kirinyaga County) with a population of 13,961. The city sits at an elevation of 4,058 feet (1,237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Kagio

Kagio has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1235 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 13.3° / 29.3° 58.3
Feb 21.6°C / 71°F 13.9° / 31.4° 45.3
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 15° / 31.7° 80.4
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 15.4° / 30.2° 244.3
May 20.3°C / 68°F 13.5° / 28.8° 115.7
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 12.2° / 27.8° 57.5
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 11.9° / 27.5° 54.4
Aug 19.3°C / 67°F 12.3° / 29.2° 52.4
Sep 20.3°C / 69°F 13.2° / 30.1° 71.9
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 13.7° / 30.6° 111.4
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 15° / 28.8° 234.6
Dec 20°C / 68°F 13.6° / 27.6° 108.3
Kagio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,058 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Kenya avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,058 ft (1,237 m)
Area98.2 sq mi (254.3 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6248°N, 37.2555°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 12.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olkaria (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 112 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 115 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 116 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 117 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 191 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 12.3 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in
December 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in

Kagio has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Kagio

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kiine Girls Secondary - - - -
kirimunge primary school - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kagio

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Juja FM - MP3

Libraries in Kagio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library0.0
Kenya National Library Services0.0
new library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kagio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banana Stop
Banana Stop
Bus Station Shops
Embu Market
Fruit Market
Gititu
Grain Market
Hay Market
Hay Market
ithekahuno market
Kagumo Market
Kambiti Market
Karatina Clothes Market
Karatina Market
Karatina Open Air Market
kiaigi
Kiangwaci Shopping Centre
Kibingoti Shopping Centre
Mango Sellers
Mango vendors
Mango Vendors
Maragwa Roadside Market
Maragwa Roadside Market
Mbombo Reli Market
Mbombo Reli Market
muthinga market
Ndindiruku Market
SAGANA OPEN MARKET
tambaya
Wakaria Market

Restaurants in Kagio

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frapa Leisure Gardens

Gas Stations in Kagio

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aspam Gas Station Sagana
Goodluck Filling Station
Hawks Energy Kibingoti
National Oil
Oryx Energies
Star Energy

Banks in Kagio

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Equity Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Kagio

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Airports Near Kagio

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBOLarge Airport
Laikipia Air Base-Medium Airport
Moi Air Base-Medium Airport
Nairobi Wilson AirportWILMedium Airport
Nanyuki Civil AirportNYKMedium Airport
Bobs Harries Airport-Small Airport
Embori Farm Airport-Small Airport
Embu Airport-Small Airport
Fairmont Airstrip-Small Airport
Gaitu Airport-Small Airport
Ibis Farm Airport-Small Airport
Kamburu Airport-Small Airport
Kamok Airstrip-Small Airport
Kiambere Airport-Small Airport
Kijabe Airport-Small Airport
Kisima Farm Airport-Small Airport
Kitui Airport-Small Airport
Laburra Airport-Small Airport
Limuru Airstrip-Small Airport
Lolomarik Airport-Small Airport
Lubarra Airport-Small Airport
Marrian's Airport-Small Airport
Mawingo Airport-Small Airport
Mitunguu Airport-Small Airport
Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Nanyuki West Airport-Small Airport
National Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Nyeri AirportNYESmall Airport
Oldonyo Farm Airport-Small Airport
Olpejeta Airport-Small Airport
Rutundu Airport-Small Airport
Solio Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Talu Airport-Small Airport
Wanguru (Thiba) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kagio

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kagio Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kagio

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ACK faith church kirimunge
Kiangwachi Catholic 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kagio

What is the population of Kagio?

Kagio has a population of 13,961 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 142 people per square mile, spread across 98.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kagio?

Kagio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches.

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