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Kiminini, Kenya

Trans Nzoia · Kenya

Kiminini is a small city in Trans Nzoia, Kenya with a population of 16,560. Elevation: 5,866 ft (1,788 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

16,560 Population 66/sq mi density
5,866 ft Elevation 1,788 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kiminini

Kiminini

Rift Valley Province of Kenya, bordering Uganda, was one of Kenya's eight provinces, before the 2013 Kenyan general election.
Rift Valley Province was the largest and one of the most economically important provinces in Kenya. It was dominated by the Kenya Rift Valley which passes through it and gave the province its name. According to the 2009 Census, the former province covered an area of 182,505.1 square kilometres and would have had a population of 10,006,805, making it the largest and most populous province in the country. The bulk of the provincial population inhabited a strip between former Nairobi and Nyanza Province. The capital was the town of Nakuru.

People

Population16,560
Density66/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation5,866 ft (1,788 m)
Population16,560
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation5,866 ft (1,788 m)
Coordinates0.8928°, 34.9247°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceTrans Nzoia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kiminini

Kiminini is a small city in Kenya (Trans Nzoia) with a population of 16,560. The city sits at an elevation of 5,866 feet (1,788 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Kiminini

Kiminini has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1255 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 164.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 177.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 104.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 147.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 163.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 103.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 101.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.0
Kiminini enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,866 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Kenya avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,866 ft (1,788 m)
Area251.6 sq mi (651.6 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates0.8928°N, 34.9247°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 13, 2010.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 131 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 131 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 134 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 140 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 148 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 149 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 5.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 6.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in

Kiminini has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Kiminini

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Masaba Secondary
Sikendu Primary school
St. Theresa's Secondary school sikhendu
Zion Breeze Academy
Namanda Secondary school
Bridge Foundation
Dekko Academy
Kiungani Secondary
Sunflower Academy
Kiungani primary school
Masaba Primary School
ST. Bridges Girls Highschool
Namanda primary school
Milima primary school
Milima Secondary school
Mucharage Highlight Academy
Sunrise play grounds Sikhendu
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Radio Stations near Kiminini

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRG Radio pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kiminini

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kitale Museum

Libraries in Kiminini

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kongoni Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kiminini

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amuka Market
Babaton
Bahati Market
Bosco Market
Brotherhood Market Otiende
Chanuka Market
Dr. Nganga Market
Forest / Everglade Shopping Center
Forestal CPU Market
Furfural
Godown Market
Headquarter (HQ) Market
Imbinga Market
Ivona Market
Kambi Mawe Market
Kawa Center Market
Kemoview Market
Kilimani Market Seregeya
Kituyi Market
Kona Junction Discount Market
Kona Mbaya Market
Kona Mbaya Market
Kongoni Junction Market
Likuyani Market
Lugari Center
Lugari Station Market
Lugulu
Lugulu Marketplace
Lukhokhwe
Lukusi Market
Lumakanda Boys Market
Lunyito Market
Lusako Market
Machine Market
Maili Saba, Mois' Bridge
Majengo Center Market
Makanyanga Market
Makokha Market
Makutano Kogo Market
Maliki
Mapera Market
Maridadi
Matisi Market
Matunda
Matunda Market
Mawe Tatu Market
Mbururu Center
Misikhu
Mlimani Market
Mombasa Ndogo
Mti Moja Market
Mtondo Inn Shopping Centre
Mucharage
Mugunga Market
Munge Market
Munge Market
Muruli Market
Musalaba Yellow Market
Muungano / Soko Mpya Mwivona
Muvunje Market
Mvunje Market
Namanjalala Market
Namba One Market
Nangili
Nasianda Market
Nzoia Market Sinoko
Obingita Market
Pan Paper Market
Riverside Market
Ruben Market
Sango Market
Sango Market
Seregeya Market
Sikhendu fresh farm produce market
Sikhendu Market
Sikhendu Market stalls
Sipande Market
Soko Hewani
Soko Moko Makutano
Soy Shopping Center
Soysambu
Soysambu Market
St. Francis Market
Tekoa Market
Toll
Vinyenya Market
Vinyenya Market

Castles in Kiminini

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St. Peters ACK, Wamuini parish

Gas Stations in Kiminini

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Kiminini

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kiminini

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eldoret International AirportEDLLarge Airport
Kitale AirportKTLMedium Airport
Bungoma AirportSmall Airport
Eldoret Boma AirportSmall Airport
George Smith Farm AirportSmall Airport
Kakamega AirportGGMSmall Airport
Kapenguria (Kishaunet) AirportSmall Airport
Kerio Valley AirportKRVSmall Airport
Maji Mazuri AirportSmall Airport
Mount Elgon Orchards AirstripSmall Airport
Mumias AirportSmall Airport
Sergoit AirportSmall Airport
Sigor AirportSmall Airport
Webuye AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiminini

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AIC Sikhendu
Salvation Army
ST. Peters Parish Catholic Church
ST. Theresa Catholic Church Sikhendu

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 Kiminini

What is the population of Kiminini?

Kiminini has a population of 16,560 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 251.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kiminini?

Kiminini 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 63°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

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