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Kapenguria, Kenya
West Pokot County · Kenya
Kapenguria is a mid-size city in West Pokot County, Kenya with a population of 56,000. Elevation: 6,627 ft (2,020 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kapenguria
Kapenguria is a town in Kenya and the capital of West Pokot County. It lies north-east of Kitale on the A1 road along the Kitale–Lodwar corridor in north-western Kenya. In the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Kapenguria urban centre had a population of 40,751. Kapenguria also serves as the administrative and commercial hub of the wider municipality established under the Urban Areas and Cities Act.
People
Climate
| Population | 56,000 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,627 ft (2,020 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.2389°, 35.1119° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | West Pokot County |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kapenguria
Kapenguria is a mid-size city in Kenya (West Pokot County) with a population of 56,000. The city sits at an elevation of 6,627 feet (2,020 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kapenguria
Kapenguria has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1255 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,627 ft (2,020 m) |
| Area | 1,353.8 sq mi (3,506.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.2389°N, 35.1119°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korosi (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 124 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 125 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 139 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 168 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in |
Kapenguria has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.7").
Schools in Kapenguria
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Murpus Academy Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria ECDE College | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria ECDE Training College | - | - | - | - |
| Tomena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Forest View Academy. | - | - | - | - |
| Tomena Mixed Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peters Kapenguria Prisons ECDE. | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria ECDE Administration Block | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria ECDE College | - | - | - | - |
| Tomena Primary ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria ECDE College | - | - | - | - |
| Chewoyet National School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria Bible Centre | - | - | - | - |
| St Francis Primary School of Blind | - | - | - | - |
| Family life ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Tomena Mixed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria Vocational Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| St Charles Lwanga ECDE Kapenguria | - | - | - | - |
| Bible Christian Faith Church College of thr bible | - | - | - | - |
| Kammorrow Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Murkwijit Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Murkwijit Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agricultural Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Chepangang ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Kangulikwan Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kangulikwan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Charles Lwanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Amon ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Kitelaposho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaisagat Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kammorrow Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamuino Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katiporot ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Almaris ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Koitumo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalomoywo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenya Medical Training College Kapenguria | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kapenguria
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kapenguria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale Museum |
Farmers Markets in Kapenguria
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amuka Market | |||||
| Aramaket Shopping Center | |||||
| Bendera Market Stalls | |||||
| Chanuka Market | |||||
| Chepareria Market | |||||
| Chepkechir Trading Center | |||||
| Chepkechir Trading Center | |||||
| Emboasis Trading Centre | |||||
| Kamarkech Shopping Center | |||||
| Kamatira Trading Centre | |||||
| Keringet Market Centre | |||||
| Kobos Market | |||||
| Kolongolo | |||||
| Kwanza | |||||
| Makutano Stalls | |||||
| Maridadi | |||||
| Mtondo Inn Shopping Centre | |||||
| Murkwijit Trading Center Pit Latrine | |||||
| Namanjalala Market | |||||
| Nyakwala Center | |||||
| Sakat Trading Centre | |||||
| Suwerwa Shopping Center |
Restaurants in Kapenguria
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kapenguria
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kapenguria
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kapenguria
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kapenguria
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sigor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Turkwel Gorge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapenguria
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ACK St Marks Murkwijit | |
| AIC Bendera Church | |
| Anglican International Church | |
| At Charles Lwanga Parish | |
| Baptist Church | |
| ELCK North West Diocese | |
| Full Gospel Church of Kenya | |
| Kalomoywo Catholic Church | |
| Kamuino ELCK Church | |
| Murkwijit AIC church | |
| Murkwijit Baptist Church | |
| Murkwijit Catholic Church | |
| Murkwijit Full Gospel Church | |
| Murkwijit Glory Church | |
| PAG Church of Kenya | |
| Pentecostal Fellowship Revival Church | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church Kapenguria |
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What is the population of Kapenguria?
Kapenguria has a population of 56,000 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 1,353.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapenguria?
Kapenguria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.