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Kangema, Kenya
Murang'A · Kenya
Kangema is a small city in Murang'A, Kenya with a population of 6,424. Elevation: 5,938 ft (1,810 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kangema
Kangema is a settlement in Muranga County, Kenya. It is the birthplace of James Mwangi, the Group Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of the Equity Group Holdings Limited, the banking conglomerate with the largest customer base on the African continent, in excess of 8 million as of 2014.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,424 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,938 ft (1,810 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.6855°, 36.9646° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Murang'A |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kangema
Kangema is a small city in Kenya (Murang'A) with a population of 6,424. The city sits at an elevation of 5,938 feet (1,810 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,938 ft (1,810 m) |
| Area | 97.3 sq mi (252.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6855°N, 36.9646°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olkaria (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 79 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 12.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in |
Kangema has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in August to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.5") and September the driest (1.9").
Schools in Kangema
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mugoiri girls secondary school | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kangema
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juja FM | - | MP3 |
Museums in Kangema
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyeri Museum |
Libraries in Kangema
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Archives Nyeri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kangema
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Gaithuri Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Gakungu Shopping Centre | |||||
| Gititu | |||||
| Grain Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| ithekahuno market | |||||
| Kagundu-ini Market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| kiaigi | |||||
| Kiangwaci Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kibingoti Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kinunga Shopping Center | |||||
| Maragwa Roadside Market | |||||
| Maragwa Roadside Market | |||||
| Mbombo Reli Market | |||||
| Mbombo Reli Market | |||||
| muthinga market | |||||
| SAGANA OPEN MARKET | |||||
| tambaya |
Gas Stations in Kangema
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kangema
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kangema
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Moi Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kedong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni 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 |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Olpejeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rutundu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sirocco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Solio Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kangema?
Kangema has a population of 6,424 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 97.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kangema?
Kangema 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.