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Kibwezi, Kenya

Makueni County · Kenya

Kibwezi is a small city in Makueni County, Kenya with a population of 8,143. Elevation: 2,966 ft (904 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

8,143 Population 8/sq mi density
2,966 ft Elevation 904 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kibwezi

Kibwezi is a town in Makueni County, Kenya.

People

Population8,143
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,966 ft (904 m)
Population8,143
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,966 ft (904 m)
Coordinates-2.4094°, 37.9663°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceMakueni County
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (619 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kibwezi

Kibwezi is a small city in Kenya (Makueni County) with a population of 8,143. The city sits at an elevation of 2,966 feet (904 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Kibwezi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,966 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Kenya avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,966 ft (904 m)
Area1,037.8 sq mi (2,688.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4094°N, 37.9663°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 22, 2024.

Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 76 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 56 km
Jun 22, 2024 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.4 133 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 145 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 91 km
Feb 7, 2019 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania M3.7 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 32 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest
April 74°F (24°C) 4.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in Wettest
December 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in

Kibwezi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kibwezi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Muusini Primary School
Kibwezi Township Primary School
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Radio Stations near Kibwezi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Kibwezi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
KIBARANI TOWN
Kinyambu Market
Muatini Market

Restaurants in Kibwezi

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Green Park

Train Stations in Kibwezi

8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kibwezi
Kibwezi Station
Kikumbulyu
Masongaleni
Ngwata
Ngwata
Ngwata
Ngwata

Gas Stations in Kibwezi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DARAJANI ENERGY
Matrix Filling Station

Banks in Kibwezi

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KCB ATM
Kenya Commercial Bank
Postbank Kibwezi Branch
Sidian Bank

Airports Near Kibwezi

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amboseli AirportASVMedium Airport
Black Rhino AirstripSmall Airport
Chyulus AirportSmall Airport
Finch Hattons AirportSmall Airport
Iltilal AirstripSmall Airport
Ithumba AirportSmall Airport
Kamboyo (Tsavo West) AirportSmall Airport
Kanzi AirportSmall Airport
Kathekani East AirstripSmall Airport
Kilaguni AirportILUSmall Airport
Kilalinda AirportSmall Airport
Kilalinda North AirstripSmall Airport
Kimana AirstripSmall Airport
Lugard Falls South AirportSmall Airport
Makindu AirportSmall Airport
Manyani AirportSmall Airport
Mbirikani AirportSmall Airport
Mtito Andei AirportSmall Airport
Mutomo AirportSmall Airport
Ngulia Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Oloitoktok AirportSmall Airport
REA Vipingo AirstripSmall Airport
Sheldrick Trust StripSmall Airport
Subati AirstripSmall Airport
Tawi Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Tsavo AirportSmall Airport
Tsavo Safari Camp AirstripSmall Airport
Tsavo Trust AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kibwezi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kibwezi Post Office

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

Volcanoes Near Kibwezi

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m 1855

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 Kibwezi

What is the population of Kibwezi?

Kibwezi has a population of 8,143 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,037.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kibwezi?

Kibwezi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

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