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Kandara, Kenya
Murang'A · Kenya
Kandara is a small town in Murang'A, Kenya with a population of 914. Elevation: 5,476 ft (1,669 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Kandara
Kandara is a town in Muranga County, Kenya. Kandara is located 10 kilometres south of Kigumo and 30 kilometres north of Thika. Kandara hosts a town council with a population of 28,840.
People
Climate
| Population | 914 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,476 ft (1,669 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.8972°, 37.0028° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Murang'A |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.3 inches (744 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kandara
Kandara is a small town in Kenya (Murang'A) with a population of 914. The city sits at an elevation of 5,476 feet (1,669 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,476 ft (1,669 m) |
| Area | 46.7 sq mi (120.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8972°N, 37.0028°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 79 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in |
Kandara has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Kandara
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kariti Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mairungi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kandara
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoza Radio | bongo flava, genge | MP3 | |
| AT254 Online Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Juja FM | — | MP3 | |
| At254 Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| George Jones | — | MP3 | |
| Heaven FM Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Libraries in Kandara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Thika | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Thika | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kandara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gakungu Shopping Centre | |||||
| Gatundu Market | |||||
| Gatunyu | |||||
| Grain Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Juja Market | |||||
| Kagundu-ini Market | |||||
| Kambiti Market | |||||
| Karatina Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market | |||||
| Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market | |||||
| Kwa Matunda | |||||
| Mango Sellers | |||||
| Mango Vendors | |||||
| Mango vendors | |||||
| Maragwa Roadside Market | |||||
| Maragwa Roadside Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Mbombo Reli Market | |||||
| Mbombo Reli Market | |||||
| Miguta Shopping Centre | |||||
| Ngenya Centre | |||||
| SAGANA OPEN MARKET | |||||
| Toll Station Shopping Center | |||||
| Toll Station Shopping Center | |||||
| U-Shop Shopping Centre & Matatu Stage | |||||
| Witheithie Market | |||||
| Witheithie Market | |||||
| Witheithie New Market |
Cafes in Kandara
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kandara
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kandara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kandara
36 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 |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Athi River Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kedong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malinda Estate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Orly Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sirocco Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Solio Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kandara
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ruiru Health Clinic |
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What is the population of Kandara?
Kandara has a population of 914 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 46.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kandara?
Kandara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.