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Kapsoit, Kenya
Kericho County · Kenya
Kapsoit is a small town in Kericho County, Kenya with a population of 3,545. Elevation: 6,535 ft (1,992 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kapsoit
Rift Valley Province of Kenya, bordering Uganda, was one of Kenya's eight provinces, before the 2013 Kenyan general election.
Rift Valley Province was the largest and one of the most economically important provinces in Kenya. It was dominated by the Kenya Rift Valley which passes through it and gave the province its name. According to the 2009 Census, the former province covered an area of 182,505.1 square kilometres and would have had a population of 10,006,805, making it the largest and most populous province in the country. The bulk of the provincial population inhabited a strip between former Nairobi and Nyanza Province. The capital was the town of Nakuru.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,545 |
| Population Density | 904 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,535 ft (1,992 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.3198°, 35.2185° |
| 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 Kapsoit
Kapsoit is a small town in Kenya (Kericho County) with a population of 3,545. The city sits at an elevation of 6,535 feet (1,992 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 | 6,535 ft (1,992 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3198°N, 35.2185°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 136 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 175 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in |
Kapsoit has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 64°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (2.8").
Schools in Kapsoit
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koitalel Pry School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Kapsoit
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chabera | |||||
| Katito Market | |||||
| Kericho Market | |||||
| Kipsitet Near Galaxy | |||||
| Sondu Agricultural Market |
Restaurants in Kapsoit
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kapsoit
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kapsoit
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large 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 |
| Kabarak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapsoit
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chemororoch AGC church |
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What is the population of Kapsoit?
Kapsoit has a population of 3,545 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 904 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapsoit?
Kapsoit 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.