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Kerugoya, Kenya
Kirinyaga County · Kenya
Kerugoya is a mid-size city in Kirinyaga County, Kenya with a population of 30,045. Elevation: 5,079 ft (1,548 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kerugoya
Kerugoya is the largest town in Kirinyaga County, located 10 kilometres east of Karatina and 40 kilometres west of Embu.
It is situated in the former Kirinyaga district. Travel directions by road from Nairobi is through Thika Road past Thika, Kenol and Makuyu. The road leads through Makutano until Sagana town, where a road branches off the East towards Kagio town up to Kirinyaga University branching North towards the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 30,045 |
| Population Density | 96 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,079 ft (1,548 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.4989°, 37.2803° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kirinyaga County |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,195 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kerugoya
Kerugoya is a mid-size city in Kenya (Kirinyaga County) with a population of 30,045. The city sits at an elevation of 5,079 feet (1,548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kerugoya
Kerugoya has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1235 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,079 ft (1,548 m) |
| Area | 312.0 sq mi (808.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4989°N, 37.2803°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 119 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 12.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in |
Kerugoya has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.3") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Kerugoya
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baricho Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Kerugoya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| new library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kerugoya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Embu Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Grain Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| ithekahuno market | |||||
| Kagumo Market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| Kiangwaci Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kibingoti Shopping Centre | |||||
| Ndindiruku Market | |||||
| SAGANA OPEN MARKET |
Gas Stations in Kerugoya
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kerugoya
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kerugoya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kerugoya
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Borana 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 |
| Kiambere Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mitunguu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge 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 |
| Rutundu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Segera Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solio Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kerugoya
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ACK Church | |
| Mukinduri Catholic |
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What is the population of Kerugoya?
Kerugoya has a population of 30,045 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 312.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kerugoya?
Kerugoya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches.