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Karatina, Kenya
Nyeri County · Kenya
Karatina is a small city in Nyeri County, Kenya with a population of 23,552. Elevation: 5,794 ft (1,766 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Karatina
Karatina is a town in Nyeri County, Kenya which hosts a municipal council and serves as the headquarters of Mathira East subcounty. Karatina municipality had a total population of 6,852, all classified as urban in the 1999 census It has six electoral wards, all in the Mathira Constituency; the remaining five wards of Mathira constituency represent Nyeri County Council.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,552 |
| Population Density | 336 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,794 ft (1,766 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.4841°, 37.1266° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyeri County |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Karatina
Karatina is a small city in Kenya (Nyeri County) with a population of 23,552. The city sits at an elevation of 5,794 feet (1,766 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Karatina
Karatina has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Mar (17.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1610 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,794 ft (1,766 m) |
| Area | 70.1 sq mi (181.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4841°N, 37.1266°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 104 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in |
Karatina has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in August to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.6") and June the driest (1.6").
Schools in Karatina
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiamwangi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanjuri Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magutu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gen. China Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gikumbo Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Icuga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Gatimũ Ngandu Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiaritha-Ini High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pcea Mathaithi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Panafrica Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Giakaibei Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanjuri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiangengi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wambugu Nyamu Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Giakaibei Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gathirathiru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gĩtũndũtĩ Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihwagi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihwagi Sceondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mt. Camel Girls' Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Gatimu Ngandu | - | - | - | - |
| Kibirigwi Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kangocho Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Brookfield Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Brookfield Boys' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Karatina Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mathaithi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kianjogu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gakuyu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mathaithi Girls' School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiamabara Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngunguru Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tumutumu Girls' Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Kiangoma Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ruthagati Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Miiri Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirimara High School | - | - | - | - |
| Gatondo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Karatina
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Karatina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyeri Museum |
Libraries in Karatina
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Archives Nyeri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| new library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Karatina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Chaka Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Gititu | |||||
| Grain Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| ithekahuno market | |||||
| Kagumo Market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| kiaigi | |||||
| Kiangwaci Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kibingoti Shopping Centre | |||||
| King'ong'o Market | |||||
| Kinunga Shopping Center | |||||
| Kwa-J | |||||
| muthinga market | |||||
| Muthinga Market | |||||
| Nyeri Market Extension Stalls | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| SAGANA OPEN MARKET | |||||
| tambaya |
Restaurants in Karatina
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Karatina
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Karatina
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Karatina
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Karatina
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Karatina
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Karatina
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Karatina
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Karatina
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Karatina
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Borana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embori Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Enasoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gaitu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwaki Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisima Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lewa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lolomarik Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mitunguu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mukenye Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ngare Ndare Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Oldonyo Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olpejeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rumuruti Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rutundu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Segera Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solio Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Karatina
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta Karatina |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Karatina
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Deliverance Church Karatina | |
| Giakaibei Catholic Parish | |
| Giakaibei PCEA Church | |
| Kanjuri Full Gospel Church | |
| Kanjuri Local Catholic Church | |
| Kanjuri PCEA Church | |
| Karatina Catholic Parish | |
| Mathaithi PCEA Church |
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What is the population of Karatina?
Karatina has a population of 23,552 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 336 people per square mile, spread across 70.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Karatina?
Karatina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.