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Kiganjo, Kenya
Nyeri County · Kenya
Kiganjo is a small town in Nyeri County, Kenya with a population of 4,009. Elevation: 5,709 ft (1,740 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kiganjo
Kiganjo is a small town in Kenya's Nyeri county. It hosts the Kenya Police College which is Kenya's main college for police training. Kiganjo also hosts one of the Kenya Cooperative Creameries KCC and a milk depot for the Brookside Milk Company. Kiganjo sits at the junction of roads from Nairobi (A2) and Nyeri (B5), and hosts a railway station on the northern arm of the Kenyan Railway System. Kagumo High School, a national school for boys, is also located in Kiganjo.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,009 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,709 ft (1,740 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.3963°, 37.0001° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyeri County |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kiganjo
Kiganjo is a small town in Kenya (Nyeri County) with a population of 4,009. The city sits at an elevation of 5,709 feet (1,740 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,709 ft (1,740 m) |
| Area | 347.5 sq mi (899.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3963°N, 37.0001°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 97 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 172 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in |
Kiganjo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in August to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.6") and June the driest (1.6").
Schools in Kiganjo
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngorano Girls' School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Girls' School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gichira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kagumo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mt. Kenya Senior School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Vincent Mixed Day Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Kahiga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hiriga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiamariga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kabiru-Ini Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngaini Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muruguru Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngorano Girls' Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Wema Central Academy | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Kiganjo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyeri Museum |
Libraries in Kiganjo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Archives Nyeri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Munyu | 0.0 | |||||
| new library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kiganjo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Bus Station Market | |||||
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Chaka Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Gaithuri Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Gititu | |||||
| Ihithe Shopping Center | |||||
| ithekahuno market | |||||
| Kagumo Market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| kiaigi | |||||
| Kiangwaci Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kibingoti Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kigogoini shopping center | |||||
| King'ong'o Market | |||||
| Kinunga Shopping Center | |||||
| Kwa-J | |||||
| muthinga market | |||||
| Muthinga Market | |||||
| Ndungamano Shoping Center | |||||
| Nyeri Market Extension Stalls | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| tambaya |
Restaurants in Kiganjo
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kiganjo
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kiganjo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kiganjo
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Borana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embori Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Enasoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gaitu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isiolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwaki Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisima Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laragai Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lewa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lolomarik Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mpala Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mpala Research Center Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mukenye Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ngare Ndare Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ngorare Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Oldonyo Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oljogi Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olpejeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiganjo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witnesses | |
| Ndrutu Church |
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What is the population of Kiganjo?
Kiganjo has a population of 4,009 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 347.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kiganjo?
Kiganjo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.