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Kajiado, Kenya
Kajiado County · Kenya
Kajiado is a small city in Kajiado County, Kenya with a population of 24,678. Elevation: 5,659 ft (1,725 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
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About Kajiado
Kajiado is a town in Kajiado County, Kenya. The town is located 80 km (49.7 mi) south of Nairobi, along the Nairobi – Arusha highway. Kajiado has an urban population of 24,678. Local people are predominantly of the Maasai tribe.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,678 |
| Population Density | 186 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,659 ft (1,725 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.8524°, 36.7768° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kajiado County |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.0 inches (585 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kajiado
Kajiado is a small city in Kenya (Kajiado County) with a population of 24,678. The city sits at an elevation of 5,659 feet (1,725 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kajiado
Kajiado has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 606 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,659 ft (1,725 m) |
| Area | 133.0 sq mi (344.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.8524°N, 36.7768°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 118 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 140 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 153 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in |
Kajiado has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kajiado
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maasai Technical Training Institute | College | — | — |
| Masai Technical Training Institute | College | — | — |
| Umma University | University | — | — |
Schools in Kajiado
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaktoum Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kajiado Township Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ack Emmanuel Academy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| AIC Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| AIC Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Olkejuado High School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Huda Muslim Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. John's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Patrick's Kajiado Township Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moipei Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ghanima El-Marzouq Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kajiado
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Kajiado
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umma Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kajiado
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isinya Town Market | |||||
| Kajiado Market |
Restaurants in Kajiado
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kajiado
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kajiado
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kajiado
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kajiado
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kajiado
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kajiado
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Moi Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Athi River Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Entasopia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gelai East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ilbisil Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kajiado Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kedong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Magadi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malinda Estate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Namanga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Orly Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Shompole All Weather Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shompole Dry Lake Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wosiwosi Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kajiado
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Huduma Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kajiado
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AIC Kajiado Township | |
| Emmanuel Cathedral Church | |
| Kajiado Jamia Mosque | |
| Liberty chapel | |
| St. John's Catholic Church Kajiado | |
| Umma Mosque |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kajiado
What is the population of Kajiado?
Kajiado has a population of 24,678 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 186 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kajiado?
Kajiado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.