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Kakamega, Kenya
Kakamega County · Kenya
Kakamega is a major city in Kakamega County, Kenya with a population of 1,867,579. Elevation: 5,128 ft (1,563 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
1,867,579
Population
139,268/sq mi density
5,128 ft
Elevation
1,563 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
74.7 in
Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi
Timezone
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About Kakamega
Kakamega is a town in western Kenya lying about 30 km north of the Equator. It is the headquarters of Kakamega County that has a population of 1,867,579. The town has an urban population of 107,227.
People
Population1,867,579
Density139,268/mi²
Climate
Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation5,128 ft (1,563 m)
| Population | 1,867,579 |
| Population Density | 139,268 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.2842°, 34.7523° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kakamega County |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.7 inches (1,896 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kakamega
Kakamega is a major city in Kenya (Kakamega County) with a population of 1,867,579. The city sits at an elevation of 5,128 feet (1,563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kakamega
Kakamega has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2563 mm.
Kakamega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,128 feet, a high-altitude location.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 139,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2842°N, 34.7523°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 174 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 190 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in |
Kakamega has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (2.8").
Colleges & Universities in Kakamega
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukura Agricultural College | College | — | — |
| Emmukunzi Youth Polytechnique | College | — | — |
| Eshabwali Youth Polytechnique | College | — | — |
| Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology | University | — | Visit → |
| Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Ebunangwe Campus | University | — | — |
| Mumais Catechist Training Centre | College | — | — |
| Sigalagala Polytechnic | University | — | — |
| Sigalagala Technical Institute(Town Campus) | College | — | — |
| St Jude's Technical Training College | College | — | — |
| St Mary Medical Training College | College | — | — |
Schools in Kakamega
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushili Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mwiyala Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mahiakalo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bushili Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bushili Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shisasari Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| KAKAMEGA HIGH SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| The Pinnacle Lions School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Sulumeti Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eshisiru Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Academy Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph's Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Kakamega Hill School | — | — | — | — |
| Friends School Shamiloli (Primary and Secondary) | — | — | — | — |
| Mahiakalo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bushili Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Musingu High School | — | — | — | — |
| Shisasari Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Brother Davidson Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lugala Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lugala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Itenyi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| KAKAMEGA HIGH SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| The Pinnacle Lions School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Sulumeti Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eshisiru Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Khayega Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Academy Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph's Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Kakamega Hill School | — | — | — | — |
| Mukumu Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Ignatius Boys High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kakamega
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kakamega
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS gallery |
Libraries in Kakamega
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) - Kakamega | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) - Kakamega | 0.0 | |||||
| MMUST Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MMUST Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MMUST Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kakamega
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afcea Market | |||||
| Afcea Market | |||||
| Akatsa Market | |||||
| Amalemba Market | |||||
| Amalemba Market | |||||
| Andika Junction Market | |||||
| Anyembe Junction Market | |||||
| Anyiko | |||||
| Asikote | |||||
| Bisunu A Market | |||||
| Buhuru Esukura Market | |||||
| Bukolwe Junction Market | |||||
| Bukuga Market | |||||
| Bukura Market | |||||
| Bulanda Market | |||||
| Bulimbo/Harambee Market | |||||
| Bulonga Market | |||||
| Bulovi Market | |||||
| Bumini Market | |||||
| Bunuku Market | |||||
| Burundu Market | |||||
| Bushiangala | |||||
| Bushili Market | |||||
| Busombi Market | |||||
| Butali Market | |||||
| Buyofu Market | |||||
| Centre Eshisiru Market | |||||
| Centre Eshisiru Market | |||||
| Cereal Board Market | |||||
| Chanda Market | |||||
| Chango | |||||
| Chavakali Municipal Market | |||||
| Chebwai Market | |||||
| Chegulo Market | |||||
| Chekata Market | |||||
| Cheptuli / Jericho Market | |||||
| Cheptuli / Jericho Market | |||||
| Chevoso Market | |||||
| Chimoroni Market | |||||
| Dorofu Market | |||||
| Duka Moja Mudere | |||||
| Ebuhayi Market | |||||
| Ebukana Market | |||||
| Ebunangwe | |||||
| Ebutenje Market | |||||
| Ebutenje Market | |||||
| Ebuyangu | |||||
| Ebwaliro Market | |||||
| Ejinja Market | |||||
| Ejinja Market | |||||
| Ekero Market | |||||
| Ekonjero Market | |||||
| Eluche Junction Market | |||||
| Elwangale Health Centre Market | |||||
| Elwesero Shopping Centre | |||||
| Elwesero Shopping Centre | |||||
| Emakakha Market | |||||
| Emakhwale Market | |||||
| Emalindi Market | |||||
| Emasatsi Market | |||||
| Emasera Market | |||||
| Emasera Market | |||||
| Ematende Shopping Centre | |||||
| Ematiha Market | |||||
| Ematiha Market | |||||
| Ematsayi Market | |||||
| Ematsuli | |||||
| Ematundu Weighbridge Market | |||||
| Emuhondo | |||||
| Emukaba Market | |||||
| Emukaba Market | |||||
| Emukangu Market | |||||
| Emukaya Market | |||||
| Emukaya Market | |||||
| Emulama Market | |||||
| Emulambo Market | |||||
| Emulimani Market | |||||
| Emulole Market | |||||
| Emulole Market | |||||
| Emung'weso Market | |||||
| Emunuku Market | |||||
| Emusala Market | |||||
| Emusala Market | |||||
| Emusunguri ACK Market | |||||
| Emusutswi tea buying centre | |||||
| Enanga Dispensary Market | |||||
| Epanja Mosque Market | |||||
| Eratso Junction Market | |||||
| Eregi | |||||
| Eshiakhulo Market | |||||
| Eshibakala Market | |||||
| Eshibanze Market | |||||
| Eshibinga Market | |||||
| Eshikhongo Market | |||||
| Eshikhongo Market | |||||
| Eshikhuyu Market | |||||
| Eshirembe Market | |||||
| Eshiruli Market | |||||
| Eshisecheri Market | |||||
| Esibuye Market | |||||
| Esirulo | |||||
| Esokone Market | |||||
| Factory Market | |||||
| Fubuye Market | |||||
| Gama Market | |||||
| Handidi Market | |||||
| Handidi Market | |||||
| Holiday Market | |||||
| Ifwetere Market | |||||
| Ifwetere Market | |||||
| Igunga | |||||
| Ikhanyi Market | |||||
| Ikoli Market | |||||
| Ikoli Market | |||||
| Ikoli Shopping Centre | |||||
| Ikolomani Market | |||||
| Ikonyero Shopping Center | |||||
| Ikonyero Shopping Center | |||||
| Ikuywa Imachilifu Market | |||||
| Ikuywa Imachilifu Market | |||||
| Ilala Market | |||||
| Ilala Market | |||||
| Ilala Market | |||||
| Ilesi Market | |||||
| Ilesi Market | |||||
| Ilungu Market | |||||
| Imalaba Market | |||||
| Imbiakalo Market | |||||
| Imuliro Market | |||||
| Inaya Market | |||||
| Inaya Market | |||||
| Indangalasia Market | |||||
| Indangalasia School Market | |||||
| Indoli Market | |||||
| Ingavira Market | |||||
| Ingolomosio Market | |||||
| Ingotse Manyatta Market | |||||
| Ingotse Manyatta Market | |||||
| Ingotse Market | |||||
| Ingotse Market | |||||
| Irobo Market | |||||
| Irobo Market | |||||
| Ishieywe Market | |||||
| Isongo Market | |||||
| Isulu Market | |||||
| Ituti Market | |||||
| Ivakale Market | |||||
| Ivole Market | |||||
| Ivuyi Market | |||||
| Iyala Market | |||||
| Iyala Market | |||||
| Jesus Junction Market | |||||
| Jesus Junction Market | |||||
| Jua Kali Phase 3 Market | |||||
| Jua Kali Phase 3 Market | |||||
| Juma's Centre Market | |||||
| Kainanga Market | |||||
| Kakamega County Market | |||||
| Kakamega County Market | |||||
| Kakoyi Corner Market | |||||
| Kakoyi Market | |||||
| Kakunga Market | |||||
| Kalenda Market | |||||
| Kamashia Shopping Center | |||||
| Kambi Somali Market | |||||
| Kambi Somali Market | |||||
| Kambiri Junction Market | |||||
| Kambiri Market | |||||
| Kamuli Market | |||||
| Kandai Market | |||||
| Kaunda Market | |||||
| Khaimba Market | |||||
| Khaimba Market | |||||
| Khalakayi Market | |||||
| Khaunga Market | |||||
| Khayega Market | |||||
| Khayega Market | |||||
| Khumailo Market | |||||
| Khumusalaba Market | |||||
| Khushiku Makhatsa Market | |||||
| Khushiku Mwichina Market | |||||
| Khwisero Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kilingili | |||||
| Kimangeti Market | |||||
| Kisia Junction/Mukhuru Market | |||||
| KMTC Market | |||||
| Kuvasali Junction Market | |||||
| Kuvasali Market | |||||
| Kwa Dick Market | |||||
| Kwa Makau Market | |||||
| Kwa Nangabo Market | |||||
| Kwalanda Market | |||||
| Lirhembe / Mulundu Shopping Centre | |||||
| Lirhembe / Mulundu Shopping Centre | |||||
| Lubao Market | |||||
| Lubao Market | |||||
| Lugusi Market | |||||
| Lukala Market | |||||
| Lukume Market | |||||
| Lukusi Market | |||||
| Lumani Market | |||||
| Lumani Market | |||||
| Lumani Market | |||||
| Lunyinya/Mukhuyu Market | |||||
| Lurambi Market | |||||
| Lurambi Market | |||||
| Lurambi Market | |||||
| Lusheya Market | |||||
| Lutasio B Market | |||||
| Lutonyi Market | |||||
| Lutonyi Market | |||||
| Lwanda Market | |||||
| Lwanda Shop | |||||
| Lwanda Shop | |||||
| Lyanungu Market | |||||
| Lyanungu Market | |||||
| Machemo Market | |||||
| Magada Market | |||||
| Mahola Market | |||||
| Maila Market | |||||
| Makhokho Market | |||||
| Makiri Market | |||||
| Makokhwe Market | |||||
| Makunga Market | |||||
| Malaha Market | |||||
| Malaha Market | |||||
| Malambisia Market | |||||
| Malanga Market | |||||
| Malava Market | |||||
| Malekha Market | |||||
| Malichi Market | |||||
| Malimili Market | |||||
| Malimili Market | |||||
| Malinya | |||||
| Malinya | |||||
| Manyulia Market | |||||
| Maraba Market | |||||
| Maraba Market | |||||
| Maraba Market | |||||
| Marenyo Market | |||||
| Marram Market | |||||
| Marram Market | |||||
| Masienze Market | |||||
| Masingo Fish Market | |||||
| Masingo Fish Market | |||||
| Matawa Lower Market | |||||
| Matawa Upper Market | |||||
| Matioli Market | |||||
| Matioli Market | |||||
| Matoi Market | |||||
| Matsakha Market | |||||
| Mayuge Market | |||||
| Mbayi Market | |||||
| Mpaka Market | |||||
| Mpeli Market | |||||
| Msalaba Market | |||||
| Muchenje Market | |||||
| Mudiri / Works Market (Government Quarters) | |||||
| Mudiri / Works Market (Government Quarters) | |||||
| Mugomari Market | |||||
| Mugomari Market | |||||
| Muhanda | |||||
| Mukama Market | |||||
| Mukangu Nambacha Market | |||||
| Mukangu Shinoyi Market | |||||
| Mukhonje Chesero Market | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market Ingotse-Bushili | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market Ingotse-Bushili | |||||
| Mukhuyu Mugai Market | |||||
| Mulimani Market | |||||
| Mulwanda Market | |||||
| Mumbetsa Market | |||||
| Mumbetsa Market | |||||
| Mundaha Market | |||||
| Mundobelwa Market | |||||
| Munduma Market | |||||
| Mungakha Market | |||||
| Munjiti Junction Market | |||||
| Munjomi Market | |||||
| Murhanda Market | |||||
| Murhanda Market | |||||
| Musaga Market | |||||
| Musalaba Market | |||||
| Musamba Market | |||||
| Musango Market | |||||
| Mushianda Junction Market | |||||
| Mushikongolo Market | |||||
| Musingu Market | |||||
| Musingu Market | |||||
| Musoli | |||||
| Mutibo Shopping Centre | |||||
| Muting'ongo Market | |||||
| Mutobera Market | |||||
| Mutono Market | |||||
| Mutoto Market | |||||
| Mutsuma Market | |||||
| Muyenga Market | |||||
| Muyundi Market | |||||
| Mwale Market | |||||
| Mwandoni Market | |||||
| Mwanga Market | |||||
| Mwanga Market | |||||
| Mwibona wa Mbobo | |||||
| Mwilonje | |||||
| Mwitoti Market | |||||
| Mwitseshe Market | |||||
| Mwiyala Market | |||||
| Mwiyala Market | |||||
| Namagara Market | |||||
| Namakoye Market | |||||
| Namasoli Market | |||||
| Nambacha Market | |||||
| Nambilima Market | |||||
| Namisi Market | |||||
| Nang'anda Market | |||||
| Natunyi Market | |||||
| Nderema Market | |||||
| Ndimu House / Kundu Market | |||||
| Nguvuli Market | |||||
| Nyangera Market | |||||
| Nyaporo Market | |||||
| Peter Barasa Market | |||||
| Potemia Market | |||||
| Potemia Market | |||||
| Rabuor | |||||
| Rarieda A | |||||
| Resort Market | |||||
| Rosterman Goldmine Market | |||||
| Rosterman Goldmine Market | |||||
| Sabatia market | |||||
| Sagam | |||||
| Samitsi Market | |||||
| Sango Market | |||||
| Savane Market | |||||
| Savisho Market | |||||
| Sawawa Market | |||||
| Scheme Market | |||||
| Scheme Market | |||||
| Shavihiga Market | |||||
| Shiamusinjiri Market | |||||
| Shiamusinjiri Market | |||||
| Shianda Market | |||||
| Shianda Shamoni Market | |||||
| Shiandukusi Market | |||||
| Shiasa Market | |||||
| Shibembe Market | |||||
| Shibembe Market | |||||
| Shibinga Market | |||||
| Shibuli Shopping Centre | |||||
| Shibuname Market | |||||
| Shibuye Shopping Centre | |||||
| Shibuye Shopping Centre | |||||
| Shibwe Market | |||||
| Shibwe Market | |||||
| Shihuli Market | |||||
| Shihuli Market | |||||
| Shihumbu Market | |||||
| Shihuna Market | |||||
| Shikhambi Market | |||||
| Shikhambi Market | |||||
| Shikokho Market | |||||
| Shikoti Market | |||||
| Shikoti Market | |||||
| Shikulu Market | |||||
| Shikunga Junction Market | |||||
| Shikutse Market | |||||
| Shimalabandu Market | |||||
| Shimalabandu Market | |||||
| Shimanyiro Market | |||||
| Shimanyiro Market | |||||
| Shimuli Market | |||||
| Shinyalu Bar Market | |||||
| Shinyalu Bar Market | |||||
| Shinyalu Market | |||||
| Shinyalu Market | |||||
| Shipala Market | |||||
| Shirere Market | |||||
| Shirere Market | |||||
| Shirotsa Market | |||||
| Shisango Market | |||||
| Shisasari Market | |||||
| Shisasari Market | |||||
| Shisejeri Market | |||||
| Shisele Market | |||||
| Shisele Market | |||||
| Shitirira Market | |||||
| Shitsitswi Market | |||||
| Shitungu Market | |||||
| Shitungu Market | |||||
| Shivakala Market | |||||
| Shivakala Market | |||||
| Shivakala Market | |||||
| Shiveye Market | |||||
| Shiveye Market | |||||
| Shiyunzu Market | |||||
| Shiyunzu Market | |||||
| Shiyunzu Market | |||||
| Shiyunzu Market | |||||
| Sichirayi Market | |||||
| Sichirayi Market | |||||
| Sigalagala Market | |||||
| Sinaga Shopping Centre | |||||
| Sinyulu Market | |||||
| Sisokhe Market | |||||
| Soko Hewani / Butali Market | |||||
| Soko Moko Elusolokho | |||||
| Soko Moko Ivihiga | |||||
| Soko Moko Mulupi Market | |||||
| Soko Moko Shikunga | |||||
| Sokomoko Kamashia B Market | |||||
| Soweto Muluhuli Market | |||||
| St. Martin/Luyeshe Market | |||||
| Stage Apollo Market | |||||
| Stend Mboga Market | |||||
| Stend Mboga Market | |||||
| Stendi Kisa Market | |||||
| Sundulo Market | |||||
| Supa Elusuba Market | |||||
| Telecom Center Market | |||||
| Timbito Market | |||||
| Vhirembe Market | |||||
| Vikutsa Market | |||||
| Viyalo | |||||
| Wanainchi | |||||
| Weligina | |||||
| Welitambitsa | |||||
| West Kenya Market | |||||
| Wetayi Market | |||||
| Wetayi Market | |||||
| Womuchilo | |||||
| Womutinyu | |||||
| Yala market | |||||
| Yala Old market | |||||
| Yala Old Market |
Restaurants in Kakamega
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Big Bites Coffee Shop
Bombaz Club
Frikass Lounge And Grill
Golden Inn
Golf CLUB Kakamega
Kakamega County Bar & Restaurant
Kienyeji Chicken + Tilapia
Morgan Coffee House
Nayu Hotel
New Ushindi Hotel
Police Canteen
The Little Delicious Cafe
Voi Guest House Resataurant
West Hunters
Western Grill
Cafes in Kakamega
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Akoth Cafe
Clinics in Kakamega
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Kakamega Central Nursing Home
Bus Stations in Kakamega
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ingotse-Navakholo Bus Park
Gas Stations in Kakamega
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Fralet Petro Station
Gulf Energy
Julika Petrol Station
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Ola
OLA Energy
Rasmi
Rubis
Shell
Shell
Somken
Somken Petrol Station
Total
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Banks in Kakamega
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bank of Africa
Barclays
Cooperative Bank Kakamega
Equity Bank
Family Bank
KCB Bank
KCB BANK
Kenya Women Finance Trust
National Bank-Kakamega
Postbank
Standard Chartered
Shopping Malls in Kakamega
7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
cathedral mall
Cathedral mall
Garissa Shopping Centre
Holden Mall
Joyland (Lutonyi) Shopping Centre
Mega Mall
premier shopping mall
Gyms in Kakamega
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
KE #1117639275
Golf Courses in Kakamega
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Kakamega Sports Club
Kakamega Sports Club
Stadiums & Teams in Kakamega
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Bukhungu Stadium |
Airports Near Kakamega
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mfangano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rusinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kakamega
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kakamega Post Office | |
| Kakamega Post Office | |
| Khayega Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kakamega
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kakamega Central Nursing Home |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kakamega
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church of Kenya,Christ Church Kakamega | |
| Anglican Church of Kenya,Christ Church Kakamega | |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kakamega KENYA | |
| Dominion Worship Centre | |
| Dominion Worship Centre | |
| IVC Kakamega | |
| IVC Kakamega | |
| Jamia Mosque Kakamega | |
| Jesus Celebration Center Kakamega | |
| Jesus Celebration Center Kakamega | |
| Kakamega ACK Church | |
| Kakamega ACK Church | |
| Kenya Assemblies Of God Church | |
| Kenya Assemblies Of God Church | |
| Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall | |
| Mary Seat Of Wisdom Catholic Chaplain | |
| Mary Seat Of Wisdom Catholic Chaplain | |
| PEFA Church, Kakamega Town | |
| PEFA Church, Kakamega Town | |
| Serve Ministries International |
Quick Facts
Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Postal Code
50100
Around Kakamega
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kakamega
4 places within 15 km
🏰 Castles (1)
- • Ibwimali
⛰️ Peaks (2)
- • Buyangu Hill
- • Crying Stone (Ikhonga Murwi)
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
- • Tatayos
🇰🇪 About Kenya
Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kakamega
What is the population of Kakamega?
Kakamega has a population of 1,867,579 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 139,268 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kakamega?
Kakamega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches.
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