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Kenol, Kenya

Murang'A · Kenya

Kenol is a mid-size city in Murang'A, Kenya with a population of 44,086. Elevation: 5,282 ft (1,610 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

44,086 Population 944/sq mi density
5,282 ft Elevation 1,610 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kenol

Kenol

Kenol – miasto w środkowej Kenii, w hrabstwie Murang'a. Liczy 44,1 tys. mieszkańców. Znajduje się na drodze pomiędzy miastami Thika i Maragua.

People

Population44,086
Density944/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Population44,086
Population Density944 / sq mi
Elevation5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Coordinates-0.9373°, 37.1228°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceMurang'A
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kenol

Kenol is a mid-size city in Kenya (Murang'A) with a population of 44,086. The city sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1,610 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Kenol

Kenol has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.8°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.7°C / 66°F 10.9° / 27.9° 46.6
Feb 20°C / 68°F 11.4° / 30.3° 24.6
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 12.4° / 30.6° 45.5
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 13.2° / 28.9° 158.6
May 18.8°C / 66°F 11.9° / 27.5° 58.7
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 10.4° / 26.9° 31.7
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 10° / 27.3° 22.3
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.7° / 29.4° 17.1
Sep 19.7°C / 67°F 12° / 30.4° 25.6
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 11.8° / 30.5° 67.8
Nov 19°C / 66°F 13.1° / 28° 167.4
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 11.5° / 26° 88.0
Kenol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Kenya avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Area46.7 sq mi (120.9 km²)
Population Density944/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9373°N, 37.1228°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 143 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 88 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 92 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 105 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
April 69°F (21°C) 10.3 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in

Kenol has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Kenol

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kariguini Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kenol

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zoza Radio bongo flava, genge MP3
AT254 Online Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Juja FM - MP3
At254 Radio - AAC 192 kbps
George Jones - MP3
Heaven FM Radio - MP3
Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi - AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Kenol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
JKUAT Library0.0
JKUAT Library0.0
JKUAT Library0.0
JKUAT Library0.0
Kenya National Library Services-Thika0.0
Kenya National Library Services-Thika0.0
Kenyatta University Post Mordern Library0.0
Kenyatta University Post Mordern Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kenol

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gakungu Shopping Centre
Gatundu Market
Gatunyu
Juja Market
Kagundu-ini Market
Kahawa Farmers City Council Market
Kambiti Market
Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market
Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market
Kwa Matunda
Mango Sellers
Mango vendors
Mango Vendors
Maragwa Roadside Market
Maragwa Roadside Market
Mbombo Reli Market
Mbombo Reli Market
Toll Station Shopping Center
Toll Station Shopping Center
U-Shop Shopping Centre & Matatu Stage
Wakaria Market
Witheithie Market
Witheithie Market
Witheithie New Market

Restaurants in Kenol

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boran Barn
Green Park Mutoho
IVAS GARDENS KABATI
Magomano Restaurant Kenol
Meating Place
Oriental Palace
Santa More Gardens Hotel
Small Villa Gardens

Cafes in Kenol

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Louize Simba Bar & Restaurant

Train Stations in Kenol

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mitubiri

Gas Stations in Kenol

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Be Energy Petrol Station
Glory Filling Station
Gulf Energy
Gulf Energy Muranga Junction
Kabati Centre
National Oil Corporation-Kabati
Rubis
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
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TotalEnergies

Banks in Kenol

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Equity Bank
Kenya Commercial Bank

Shopping Malls in Kenol

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chawaru Plaza
Kabati Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Kenol

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Airports Near Kenol

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBOLarge Airport
Moi Air Base-Medium Airport
Nairobi Wilson AirportWILMedium Airport
Airspray Naivasha Airfield-Small Airport
Athi River Airport-Small Airport
Bobs Harries Airport-Small Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Embu Airport-Small Airport
Kamburu Airport-Small Airport
Kedong Airport-Small Airport
Kigio (Malewa) Airport-Small Airport
Kijabe Airport-Small Airport
Laburra Airport-Small Airport
Limuru Airstrip-Small Airport
Longonot Fair Airstrip-Small Airport
Lubarra Airport-Small Airport
Malinda Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Marrian's Airport-Small Airport
Naivasha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nyeri AirportNYESmall Airport
Orly Airpark-Small Airport
Solio Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Talu Airport-Small Airport
Wanguru (Thiba) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kenol

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kenol Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kenol

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bloom Dhahabu Cancer Centre
Equity Afia Medical Centre- Kahawa West
Makini Clinic
Ruiru Health Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kenol

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ACK Rukira Church
AIPCA Rukira Church
Bethel Church, Muruka
Kenol
PCEA Rukira Chruch
St Charles Lwanga Kenol Catholic Parish

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Kenol

What is the population of Kenol?

Kenol has a population of 44,086 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 944 people per square mile, spread across 46.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kenol?

Kenol 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 63°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

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