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Kapkatet, Kenya
Kericho County · Kenya
Kapkatet is a small town in Kericho County, Kenya with a population of 2,484. Elevation: 6,401 ft (1,951 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kapkatet
Litein is a town located in the Kericho County, Kenya. It was previously the capital of the former Buret District. Litein has an urban population of 4,000.
The town is along the Kericho-Sotik road. It also has a road link to Bomet.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,484 |
| Population Density | 93 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,401 ft (1,951 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.6297°, 35.1944° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kericho County |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kapkatet
Kapkatet is a small town in Kenya (Kericho County) with a population of 2,484. The city sits at an elevation of 6,401 feet (1,951 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,401 ft (1,951 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6297°N, 35.1944°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 126 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in |
Kapkatet has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in August to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (3.1").
Schools in Kapkatet
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimolwet Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kimolwet High School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Kapkatet
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonyunyu Market | |||||
| Chabera | |||||
| Chebole Market | |||||
| Kapkwen Market | |||||
| Kitaru Centre | |||||
| Litein Market | |||||
| Mokomoni Market | |||||
| Mokomoni Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Nyansiongo | |||||
| Nyansiongo | |||||
| Sondu Agricultural Market | |||||
| Sotteg Plaza |
Cafes in Kapkatet
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kapkatet
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Angama Mara Airport | ANA | Small Airport |
| Arroket Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bomet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Enarau Conservancy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kichwa Tembo Airport | KTJ | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuluo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara North Conservancy Airstrip | HKR | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Musiara Airstrip | MDR | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Narok Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip | OSJ | Small Airport |
| Olare Orok Airfield | OLG | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Weavers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapkatet
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AIC Balek | |
| AIC Kimolwet Church |
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What is the population of Kapkatet?
Kapkatet has a population of 2,484 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapkatet?
Kapkatet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.