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Kasuku, Kenya

Nyandarua County · Kenya

Kasuku is a small town in Nyandarua County, Kenya with a population of 2,209. Elevation: 7,933 ft (2,418 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,209 Population 8/sq mi density
7,933 ft Elevation 2,418 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
37.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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People

Population2,209
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation7,933 ft (2,418 m)
Population2,209
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation7,933 ft (2,418 m)
Coordinates-0.1310°, 36.3789°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNyandarua County
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.9 inches (963 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kasuku

Kasuku is a small town in Kenya (Nyandarua County) with a population of 2,209. The city sits at an elevation of 7,933 feet (2,418 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Kasuku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,933 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Kenya avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,933 ft (2,418 m)
Area280.0 sq mi (725.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-0.1310°N, 36.3789°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 24, 2001.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 60 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 87 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 90 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 104 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 113 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 119 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 143 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 171 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
August 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in Coldest, Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in

Kasuku has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 56°F in August to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Kasuku

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rurii Primary School - - - -
Weru Secondary School - - - -
Kasuku Boys Senior Secondary School - - - -
Simbara Secondary - - - -
Hospital Hill Secondary - - - -
Nyandarua Secondary - - - -
Rurii Secondary - - - -
Maranatha Secondary - - - -
Matura Secondary - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Kasuku

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bahati Open Air Market
Barnabas Highway Market
Barnabas Highway Market
Dondori Centre
Karuga Market
Kiandege Market
Kiundu
Kiundu
Market Stalls
Mbaruk Shopping Centre
Ndaragwa Market
Ngamini Village
Nyahururu Market

Restaurants in Kasuku

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nyandarua Hippo Resort

Stadiums & Teams in Kasuku

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Airports Near Kasuku

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laikipia Air Base-Medium Airport
Nakuru Lanet AirportNUUMedium Airport
Nanyuki Civil AirportNYKMedium Airport
Airspray Naivasha Airfield-Small Airport
Barina Airport-Small Airport
Barton's Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Carzan Rongai Airport-Small Airport
Congrieve Airfield-Small Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Delamare Camp Airport-Small Airport
Enasoit Airport-Small Airport
Engelesha Airport-Small Airport
Gilgil Coulson Airport-Small Airport
Gogar Airport-Small Airport
Green Park Airport-Small Airport
Head Office Delamere Estates Airport-Small Airport
Ilkek Airport-Small Airport
Jolai Delamere Estates Airport-Small Airport
Kabarak Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamogi Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamok Airstrip-Small Airport
Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport-Small Airport
Kerio Valley AirportKRVSmall Airport
Kifuku Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Kigio (Malewa) Airport-Small Airport
Kisima Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Kongoni Airport-Small Airport
Kongoni Game Valley Airport-Small Airport
Laburra Airport-Small Airport
Laikipia Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) AirportLBNSmall Airport
Lentille Airport-Small Airport
Loisaba Airstrip-Small Airport
Loldia Airport-Small Airport
Lomolo Airport-Small Airport
Longonot Fair Airstrip-Small Airport
Manyatta Airport-Small Airport
Marrian's Airport-Small Airport
Mbaruk Airport-Small Airport
Menengai Airport-Small Airport
Milmet Airport-Small Airport
Mpala Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mpala Research Center Airstrip-Small Airport
Mukenye Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Naishi Airport-Small Airport
Naivasha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nanyuki West Airport-Small Airport
Ndabibi Airport-Small Airport
Ngorare Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Njoro Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kasuku

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AIPCA Church
Anglican Church of Kenya
Full Gospel Church of Kemya
Happy Church
Jesus Winner church
Kenya Assemblies of God
P.C.E.A
St John Baptist Catholic Church-Kasuku Parish
St Monica Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kasuku

What is the population of Kasuku?

Kasuku has a population of 2,209 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 280.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kasuku?

Kasuku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches.

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