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Kinoi, Kenya

Machakos County · Kenya

Kinoi is a mid-size city in Machakos County, Kenya with a population of 44,086. Elevation: 5,745 ft (1,751 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

44,086 Population 413/sq mi density
5,745 ft Elevation 1,751 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Kinoi

Kinoi

The Eastern Province of Kenya was one of 8 Provinces of Kenya. Its northern boundary ran along with that of Ethiopia; the North Eastern Province and Coast Province lay to the east and south; and the remainder of Kenya's provinces, including Central Province, ran along its western border. The provincial capital was Embu.

People

Population44,086
Density413/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation5,745 ft (1,751 m)
Population44,086
Population Density413 / sq mi
Elevation5,745 ft (1,751 m)
Coordinates-1.6558°, 37.3745°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceMachakos County
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (803 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kinoi

Kinoi is a mid-size city in Kenya (Machakos County) with a population of 44,086. The city sits at an elevation of 5,745 feet (1,751 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Kinoi

Kinoi has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.4°C), the coldest is Jul (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 675 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.5°C / 71°F 14° / 31.2° 42.4
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 14.4° / 33.4° 25.2
Mar 23.4°C / 74°F 15.5° / 33.4° 47.4
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 15° / 31.6° 130.6
May 20.8°C / 69°F 13.6° / 30.2° 51.2
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 12.1° / 29.6° 26.7
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 11.1° / 29.5° 20.5
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 12.5° / 31.3° 17.0
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 13.2° / 31.8° 21.9
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 13.7° / 32.3° 70.7
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 15.4° / 30.6° 139.0
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 14.1° / 29.6° 82.0
Kinoi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,745 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above Kenya avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,745 ft (1,751 m)
Area106.9 sq mi (276.8 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6558°N, 37.3745°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 136 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 129 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 57 km
Aug 9, 2007 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 126 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 127 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 147 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 170 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in

Kinoi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Kinoi

108+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Syiluni Primary School - - - -
Syiluni ECDE - - - -
Kikiini Secondary School - - - -
Kithuiani ECDE - - - -
Maiani Ecde - - - -
Kikiini ECDE - - - -
Ukala Secondary School - - - -
Ukala CTTI - - - -
Kyandili Adult Education - - - -
Kamuthini Adult Education - - - -
Kakalya Adult Education - - - -
Mulaani Adult Education - - - -
Muthumo Adult Education - - - -
Kyangala Adult Education - - - -
Yongoni Adult Education - - - -
Ivutini Adult Education Centre - - - -
Kinoi Adult Education Centre - - - -
Carmel Adult Education - - - -
Mbuani Adult Education Centre - - - -
Mbusyani Adult Education Centre - - - -
Kyakitove Adult Education Centre - - - -
Katanga Adult Education Centre - - - -
Kiuu Adult Education - - - -
Kyamunyuu Adult Education - - - -
Muumandu Adult Education - - - -
Kitonyini Adult Education - - - -
Matondoni Adult Centre - - - -
Ukala Adult Centre - - - -
Syiluni Adult Education Centre - - - -
Mutulani Secondary - - - -
Kee Secondary - - - -
Kivani Secondary - - - -
Kikiini Secondary - - - -
Mavindu Secondary - - - -
Tututha Secondary - - - -
Kyamithenge Secondary - - - -
Itetani Secondary School - - - -
Kyandili Secondary - - - -
Mbukuni Secondary - - - -
Kanyongo Secondary - - - -
Kyangala Secondary - - - -
Kalama Secondary - - - -
Kinoo Girls Secondary - - - -
Mbuani Secondary - - - -
Kamuthini Adult Education - - - -
Kakalya Adult Education - - - -
Muthumo Adult Education - - - -
Kyangala Adult Education - - - -
Yongoni Adult Education - - - -
Ivutini Adult Education Centre - - - -
Carmel Adult Education - - - -
Mbusyani Adult Education Centre - - - -
Katanga Adult Education Centre - - - -
Kyamunyuu Adult Education - - - -
Muumandu Adult Education - - - -
Kitonyini Adult Education - - - -
Katanga Secondary - - - -
Iiyuni Secondary - - - -
Kikumbo Secondary - - - -
Muumandu Secondary - - - -
Kitonynni Secondary - - - -
Carmel Youth Poly - - - -
Yongoni Youth Polytechnic - - - -
Lumbwa Youth Polytechnic - - - -
Kyanguli Primary - - - -
Ianzoni Primary - - - -
Kivandini Primary - - - -
Kavete Primary - - - -
Muumandu Primary - - - -
Kitonyini Primary - - - -
Mbaluku Primary - - - -
Mbevo Primary - - - -
Iiani Primary - - - -
Kyaviti Primary - - - -
Mumbuni Primary - - - -
Kyandili Primary - - - -
Mbukuni Primary - - - -
Kanyongo Primary - - - -
Ulaani Primary - - - -
Kisueni Primary - - - -
Mulaani Primary - - - -
Muthumo Primary - - - -
Kyangala Township Primary - - - -
Kyangala Primary - - - -
Mutuyu Primary - - - -
Kathianioni Primary School - - - -
Kisyani Primary - - - -
Kiatuni Primary - - - -
Ivutini Primary - - - -
Kinoi Primary - - - -
Carmel Ndauni Primary - - - -
Malooni Primary - - - -
Mbuani Primary - - - -
Mbusyani Primary - - - -
Kyakitove Primary - - - -
Katanga Primary - - - -
Kombuni Primary - - - -
Mikono Primary School - - - -
Kola Primary - - - -
Iiyuni Primary - - - -
Kyaani Primary - - - -
Kititu Primary - - - -
Kiuu Primary - - - -
Kikumbo Primary - - - -
St. John Miaani Primary - - - -
Nzaini Primary - - - -
Kyamunyuu Primary - - - -
Kavyuni Primary - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Kinoi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Iiani Market
Itithini Market
Kakuswi Market
Kalamani Market
Kalamani Market
Kalingile Market
Kalongo Market
Kanaani Market
Kangemi Market
Kathiani Market
Kathiani Town
Kathome Market
Kathome Shopping Centre
Katundu Market
Kautandini Market
Kavantzou Market
Kavilani Market
Kiatuni Market
Kikima Market
Kimangu Shopping Centre
kimutwa market
kimutwa sokoni
Kithini Shopping Centre
Kithuluni Market
Kivandini Market
Kthiani Market
Kusyongali Shopping Center
Kwamizyoka Market
Kyunyu Market
Kyusani Market
Machakos Open Air Market
Makutano Market
malivani market
Mavindu Market
Mbaani Market
Mina Nthoni Market
Mlolongo Market
Mlolongo Market
Mtini Kwa Malu Market
Mulooni Market
Munyetani Shopping Center
Muthetheni Market
Mutituno market
Ngaa Shopping Centre
Nthangu Market
Nzaini Market
Nziu Market
open air
Soko Mjinga
Soko Mjinga Market
Sokoni Vegetable vendors
Syokauwe Market
Tawa Market
Ukia Market
Wandue Market
Winzeni Market
Yathui Market

Stadiums & Teams in Kinoi

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Airports Near Kinoi

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBOLarge Airport
Moi Air Base-Medium Airport
Nairobi Wilson AirportWILMedium Airport
Athi River Airport-Small Airport
Bobs Harries Airport-Small Airport
Ilbisil Airstrip-Small Airport
Kajiado Airport-Small Airport
Kitui Airport-Small Airport
Limuru Airstrip-Small Airport
Lubarra Airport-Small Airport
Makindu Airport-Small Airport
Malinda Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Orly Airpark-Small Airport
Talu Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kinoi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AIC Syilunii
Kikiini Aic

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 Kinoi

What is the population of Kinoi?

Kinoi has a population of 44,086 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 413 people per square mile, spread across 106.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kinoi?

Kinoi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

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