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Kapsowar, Kenya
Elegeyo-Marakwet · Kenya
Kapsowar is a small city in Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya with a population of 9,152. Elevation: 7,533 ft (2,296 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kapsowar
Kapsowar is a town in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya. Prior to March 2013, it was located in the former Rift Valley Province. In 1994, Kapsowar became the headquarters of the former Marakwet district.it also hosts the only girls national school in the county.Furthermore, Kapsowar is the proposed headquarters for the Elgeyo Marakwet County. Prior to this, the Marakwet and Keiyo people were collectively grouped into the Elgeiyo-Marakwet District. In 2010, the two districts were again merged into Elgeyo-Marakwet County. The Marakwet number approximately 300,000 and are a part of the Kalenjin family of tribes, which collectively are the second-largest ethnic group in Kenya.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,152 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,533 ft (2,296 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.9789°, 35.5585° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Elegeyo-Marakwet |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.8 inches (961 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kapsowar
Kapsowar is a small city in Kenya (Elegeyo-Marakwet) with a population of 9,152. The city sits at an elevation of 7,533 feet (2,296 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,533 ft (2,296 m) |
| Area | 818.6 sq mi (2,120.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9789°N, 35.5585°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korosi (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 69 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 77 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 104 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 148 km |
| Barrier, The | Shield | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) | 1921 | 187 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in |
Kapsowar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.0").
Farmers Markets in Kapsowar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenden market |
Veterinaries in Kapsowar
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kapsowar
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Engelesha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapedo 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 |
| Ngelesha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sigor Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kapsowar?
Kapsowar has a population of 9,152 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 818.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapsowar?
Kapsowar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches.