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Kapcherop, Kenya
Trans Nzoia · Kenya
Kapcherop is a small town in Trans Nzoia, Kenya with a population of 3,240. Elevation: 7,549 ft (2,301 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kapcherop
Kapcherop is a town and administrative division of Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya. Prior to March 2013, it was located in the Marakwet District, Rift Valley Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,240 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,549 ft (2,301 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.0403°, 35.3212° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Trans Nzoia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.4 inches (1,153 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kapcherop
Kapcherop is a small town in Kenya (Trans Nzoia) with a population of 3,240. The city sits at an elevation of 7,549 feet (2,301 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,549 ft (2,301 m) |
| Area | 818.6 sq mi (2,120.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0403°N, 35.3212°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korosi (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 96 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 102 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 123 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 162 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in |
Kapcherop has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 60°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (1.0").
Schools in Kapcherop
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEBARA ACADEMY KAMENDI | - | - | - | - |
| kamuseny primary | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Kapcherop
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramaket Shopping Center | |||||
| Bendera Market Stalls | |||||
| Bosco Market | |||||
| Furfural | |||||
| Godown Market | |||||
| Headquarter (HQ) Market | |||||
| Kamarkech Shopping Center | |||||
| Kamatira Trading Centre | |||||
| Kawa Center Market | |||||
| Kituyi Market | |||||
| Kona Junction Discount Market | |||||
| Kona Mbaya Market | |||||
| Lusako Market | |||||
| Machine Market | |||||
| Makanyanga Market | |||||
| Makutano Stalls | |||||
| Matunda | |||||
| Matunda Market | |||||
| Murkwijit Trading Center Pit Latrine | |||||
| Muruli Market | |||||
| Sakat Trading Centre | |||||
| Soko Moko Makutano | |||||
| Suwerwa Shopping Center | |||||
| Tenden market |
Restaurants in Kapcherop
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kapcherop
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kapcherop
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) Airport | LBN | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sigor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kapcherop?
Kapcherop has a population of 3,240 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 818.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapcherop?
Kapcherop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.