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Kagumo, Kenya

Kirinyaga County · Kenya

Kagumo is a small town in Kirinyaga County, Kenya with a population of 3,673. Elevation: 5,577 ft (1,700 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

3,673 Population 12/sq mi density
5,577 ft Elevation 1,700 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kagumo

Kagumo is a small town in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.

People

Population3,673
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Population3,673
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Coordinates-0.4734°, 37.2374°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKirinyaga County
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,134 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kagumo

Kagumo is a small town in Kenya (Kirinyaga County) with a population of 3,673. The city sits at an elevation of 5,577 feet (1,700 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Kagumo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,577 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Kenya avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Area312.0 sq mi (808.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-0.4734°N, 37.2374°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 13.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 105 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 115 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 116 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 124 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 177 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 186 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
February 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest
April 63°F (17°C) 13.3 in Wettest
May 62°F (17°C) 12.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 8.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in

Kagumo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 59°F in August to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Kagumo

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kiaragana Girls High School
Kamuiru Boys Primary School
Kamuiru Boys' High School
Itundu Secondary School
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Libraries in Kagumo

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

Farmers Markets in Kagumo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banana Stop
Banana Stop
Bus Station Shops
Chaka Market
Embu Market
Fruit Market
Gititu
Grain Market
Hay Market
Hay Market
ithekahuno market
Kagumo Market
Karatina Clothes Market
Karatina Market
Karatina Open Air Market
kiaigi
Kiangwaci Shopping Centre
Kibingoti Shopping Centre
Kwa-J
muthinga market
Ndindiruku Market
SAGANA OPEN MARKET
tambaya

Clinics in Kagumo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KAMUIRU DISPENSARY

Gas Stations in Kagumo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kagumo-Mununga Road
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Stadiums & Teams in Kagumo

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Airports Near Kagumo

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laikipia Air BaseMedium Airport
Nanyuki Civil AirportNYKMedium Airport
Bobs Harries AirportSmall Airport
Borana AirportSmall Airport
Embori Farm AirportSmall Airport
Embu AirportSmall Airport
Enasoit AirportSmall Airport
Fairmont AirstripSmall Airport
Gaitu AirportSmall Airport
Ibis Farm AirportSmall Airport
Kamburu AirportSmall Airport
Kamok AirstripSmall Airport
Kamwaki Farm AirportSmall Airport
Kiambere AirportSmall Airport
Kifuku Estate AirstripSmall Airport
Kijabe AirportSmall Airport
Kisima Farm AirportSmall Airport
Laburra AirportSmall Airport
Laragai AirstripSmall Airport
Lewa AirstripSmall Airport
Limuru AirstripSmall Airport
Lolomarik AirportSmall Airport
Marrian's AirportSmall Airport
Mawingo AirportSmall Airport
Mitunguu AirportSmall Airport
Mount Kenya Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Mukenye Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Nanyuki West AirportSmall Airport
National Park AirstripSmall Airport
Ngare Ndare AirstripSmall Airport
Nyeri AirportNYESmall Airport
Oldonyo Farm AirportSmall Airport
Olpejeta AirportSmall Airport
Rumuruti AirstripSmall Airport
Rutundu AirportSmall Airport
Segera Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Solio Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Talu AirportSmall Airport
Wanguru (Thiba) AirportSmall Airport

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 Kagumo

What is the population of Kagumo?

Kagumo has a population of 3,673 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 312.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kagumo?

Kagumo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.

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