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Kendu Bay, Kenya

Homa Bay County · Kenya

Kendu Bay is a small city in Homa Bay County, Kenya with a population of 6,064. Elevation: 3,786 ft (1,154 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

6,064 Population 304/sq mi density
3,786 ft Elevation 1,154 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kendu Bay

Kendu Bay

Kendu Bay is a bay and town in Kenya. The area is the part of Rachuonyo North District in Homa Bay County.

People

Population6,064
Density304/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation3,786 ft (1,154 m)
Population6,064
Population Density304 / sq mi
Elevation3,786 ft (1,154 m)
Coordinates-0.3618°, 34.6527°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceHoma Bay County
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,136 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kendu Bay

Kendu Bay is a small city in Kenya (Homa Bay County) with a population of 6,064. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet (1,154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Kendu Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Kenya avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,786 ft (1,154 m)
Area20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates-0.3618°N, 34.6527°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 26 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 141 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 143 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 17 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 177 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 192 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
August 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in

Kendu Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Kendu Bay

48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Seka Kamser Secondary School
Karabondi Girls'Secondary School
Ong'ang Primary School
Got Okii Primary School
Adiedo Mixed Secondary School
Adiedo Primary School
Achuth Primary School
Kanyadhiang' Primary School
Agola Owuor Secondary School
Yala Primary School
Makaka Primary School
Soko Kagwa Primary School
Karabondi Primary School
Seka Kagwa Primary School
Oindo Primary School
Kamolo Secondary School
Kamolo Primary School
Kowuor Secondary School
Kowuor Primary School
Ongalo Secondary School
Ongalo Primary School
Simbi Primary School (Kendu Bay)
Ogenya Girls Secondary School
Dr. Adhu Awiti High School
Obangla Primary School
Oriwo Boys High School
Siburi Primary School
Kanyang'wena Primary School
Kamwala Primary School
Kogweno Primary Shool
Kajieyi Primary School
Kajieyi Secondary School
Kogana Primary School
Nyandusi Primary School
Akwakra Primary School
Akwakra Secondary School
Ong'ang' Primary School
Seka D.O.H. Primary School
St. Johns Seka Mixed Secondary School
Ayub Okoko Primary School
Kendu Muslim Primary School
Kendu Muslim Secondary School
G.E.B. Girls' Secondary School
Gendia High School
Ogango Primary School
Omboga Primary School
Mirembe Primary School
Karabondi Bidii Mixed Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Kendu Bay

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Kendu Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kochia Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kendu Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Andhoge Market
Bongu Kachieng
Corona market - kowino
Corona market - kowino
Dunga Market
Dunga Market
Harambee Market
Kendu Bay Showground
Kilo
Kilo
Kowino Market
Magungu Market
Makaka Market
Makongeni Shopping Center
Mosocho Market
Nyalkinyi Market Centre
Nyamasaria
Nyamasaria
Nyang'ande Market
Nyangweso market
Obwanda Shopping Center
Ojinyo Market
Okanowach Market
Ombek Market
Omoya Market
Oriang Market
Oyugis Market
Oyugis Market
Oyuma Market
Ragwe Market
Rangwe
Sikri
Simba Market
Simba Market
Sino Kagola
Sino Kagola
Twis
Youth Market

Clinics in Kendu Bay

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oriang' (SDA) Health Centre
Osodo Dispensary

Bus Stations in Kendu Bay

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kendu Bay Bus Park

Gas Stations in Kendu Bay

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KE #235800172
Kendu Bay Filling Station

Stadiums & Teams in Kendu Bay

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Airports Near Kendu Bay

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kisumu International AirportKISLarge Airport
Arroket AirportSmall Airport
Bomet AirportSmall Airport
Chagaik AirstripSmall Airport
Changoi Tea Estate AirportSmall Airport
Chepgoiben AirstripSmall Airport
Enarau Conservancy AirstripSmall Airport
Homa Bay AirportSmall Airport
Kakamega AirportGGMSmall Airport
Kapsumbeiwa AirstripSmall Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kilgoris AirportSmall Airport
Kisii AirportSmall Airport
Mara Shikar AirportSmall Airport
Marinyn AirportSmall Airport
Mfangano AirportSmall Airport
Mumias AirportSmall Airport
Nampaso AirportSmall Airport
Ngerende AirportSmall Airport
Rusinga AirportSmall Airport
Saptai Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Tinderet Teas Estate AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kendu Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kendu Bay Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kendu Bay

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Afya Check
Amua Medicare
Dunga Dispensary
Dunga Maternity and Nursing Home
Kowino Dispensary
Port Florence Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kendu Bay

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Achuth SDA Church
Apida Central SDA Church
Kajieyi Catholic Church
Kamolo SDA Church
Kowuor S.D.A. Church
Mirembe SDA Church
Muslim Madrassa
Omindi Apostolic Church
Ong'ang SDA church
Oriang SDA Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Soko SDA Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Elevation
1,148 m (3,767 ft)

🇰🇪 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 Kendu Bay

What is the population of Kendu Bay?

Kendu Bay has a population of 6,064 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kendu Bay?

Kendu Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.

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