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Kapsokwony, Kenya
Bungoma County · Kenya
Kapsokwony is a small city in Bungoma County, Kenya with a population of 7,077. Elevation: 6,467 ft (1,971 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Kapsokwony
Kapsokwony is a small town in Bungoma County, Kenya. The town is part of Mount Elgon County Council and Mount Elgon Constituency.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,077 |
| Population Density | 234 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,467 ft (1,971 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.8522°, 34.7019° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Bungoma County |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.0 inches (1,346 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kapsokwony
Kapsokwony is a small city in Kenya (Bungoma County) with a population of 7,077. The city sits at an elevation of 6,467 feet (1,971 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 53.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,467 ft (1,971 m) |
| Area | 30.3 sq mi (78.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8522°N, 34.7019°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 165 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 173 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in |
Kapsokwony has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.2").
Schools in Kapsokwony
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepkerer F.Y.M. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chemses R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiptiroko Village Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Chemoge Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chemoge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamenjo A.C.K. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kipchiria A.C.K. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| A.K.C. Kaborom Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tulwo E.C.D. Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| IIEC Office | — | — | — | — |
| Kibei Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kipsikrok Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaptalelio R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chemoremwo (Chemworemo) Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kongit Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kongit Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kewabrang (Kewaap-Prang) Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chepkoya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chelilde Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Friends School Schesinende Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Kaptama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaptama Co-op Hall | — | — | — | — |
| Kostoi Calvary Church (E.C.D. Nursery School) | — | — | — | — |
| Chesito R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bondeni Trading Center (Primary School) | — | — | — | — |
| Kaboywo F.Y.M. Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sendera S.A. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Milimani S.D.A. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chepsoikei K.E.T.C. Church (Primary School) | — | — | — | — |
| Pentecostal Evangelistic Mission of Africa (P.E.M.A.) Chemetei Bondeni - Bondeni Trading Center (Nursery) | — | — | — | — |
| Chebombai Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cheptonon R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chepchabai (A.I.C.) Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaimugul R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamneru (Kamuneru) Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Makunga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Choromis R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacho Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kipsoen S.D.A. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiptiroko Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kimobo F.Y.I. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nomorio (Namorio) R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sambocho R.C.I. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kimkung Kipyeto A.I.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Koshok R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaberwa R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kipkama F.Y.M. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kapsokwony Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugaa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kibuk R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kimkung S.D.A. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chemweisus S.A. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kapsokwony
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Kapsokwony
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babaton | |||||
| Bukembe | |||||
| Bukembe Market Stores | |||||
| Chekalini stage/Bishop Njenga Stage Market | |||||
| GrandMa's Market | |||||
| Jumaanna Garden Market | |||||
| Kibabii Market | |||||
| Kisiwa Market | |||||
| Lugari Center | |||||
| Lugari Station Market | |||||
| Lugulu | |||||
| Lukhokhwe | |||||
| Lunyito Market | |||||
| Lwandeti | |||||
| Magut Market | |||||
| Maliki | |||||
| Mayoyo Market | |||||
| Mayoyo S.A. Market | |||||
| Misikhu | |||||
| Mombasa Ndogo | |||||
| Mucharage | |||||
| Mukhonje Market | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market | |||||
| Mulimani Market | |||||
| Munialo Market | |||||
| Munyuki Junction Market | |||||
| Musembe Stage Market | |||||
| Nzoia Shopping Center | |||||
| Ofusa Market | |||||
| Shivembe B Market | |||||
| Sikhendu fresh farm produce market | |||||
| Sikhendu Market stalls | |||||
| Toll |
Airports Near Kapsokwony
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kapsokwony?
Kapsokwony has a population of 7,077 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 234 people per square mile, spread across 30.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapsokwony?
Kapsokwony 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 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.