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Kimbimbi, Kenya
Kirinyaga County · Kenya
Kimbimbi is a small city in Kirinyaga County, Kenya with a population of 6,826. Elevation: 3,930 ft (1,198 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Kimbimbi
The Central Province was a region in central Kenya until 2013, when Kenya's provinces were replaced by a system of counties. It covered an area of 11,449 km2 (4,420 sq mi) and was located to the north of Nairobi and west of Mount Kenya. The province had 4,383,743 inhabitants according to the 2009 census. The provincial headquarters was Nyeri.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,826 |
| Population Density | 62 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,930 ft (1,198 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.6223°, 37.3648° |
| 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 Kimbimbi
Kimbimbi is a small city in Kenya (Kirinyaga County) with a population of 6,826. The city sits at an elevation of 3,930 feet (1,198 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.
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 | 3,930 ft (1,198 m) |
| Area | 110.7 sq mi (286.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6223°N, 37.3648°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 123 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in |
Kimbimbi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near Kimbimbi
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juja FM | — | MP3 |
Libraries in Kimbimbi
| 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 Kimbimbi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Embu Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Gachoka Market | |||||
| Gatumbi market | |||||
| Grain Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Kagumo Market | |||||
| Kambiti Market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| Kiangwaci Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kibingoti Shopping Centre | |||||
| Mango Sellers | |||||
| Mango vendors | |||||
| Mango Vendors | |||||
| Maragwa Roadside Market | |||||
| Maragwa Roadside Market | |||||
| Mbombo Reli Market | |||||
| Mbombo Reli Market | |||||
| Ndindiruku Market | |||||
| SAGANA OPEN MARKET | |||||
| Wakaria Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Kimbimbi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kimbimbi
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Laikipia Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Moi Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Embori Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gaitu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kiambere Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisima Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lolomarik Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lubarra 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 |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Oldonyo Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Olpejeta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rutundu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Solio Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ura Gate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kimbimbi?
Kimbimbi has a population of 6,826 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 110.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kimbimbi?
Kimbimbi 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.