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Kiriaini, Kenya
Murang'A · Kenya
Kiriaini is a small town in Murang'A, Kenya with a population of 3,779. Elevation: 6,132 ft (1,869 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Kiriaini
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 | 3,779 |
| Population Density | 261 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,132 ft (1,869 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.8792°, 36.8874° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Murang'A |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.3 inches (744 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kiriaini
Kiriaini is a small town in Kenya (Murang'A) with a population of 3,779. The city sits at an elevation of 6,132 feet (1,869 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,132 ft (1,869 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8792°N, 36.8874°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 66 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in |
Kiriaini has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in August to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (1.4").
Schools in Kiriaini
91+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makohokoho Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Karatu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndubi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbogoro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ruburi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanjuku Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gatei Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ihiga-Ini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbichi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamwirigi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| James Njenga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Miiri Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mutunguru Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamunyaka Central Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gacege Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanjabi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaibere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| South Kanyoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Gabriel Kahata Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gakoe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihunjio-Ini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gikure Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Karinga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanjabi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanjuku Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndekei Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gatei Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ihiga-Ini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbichi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamwirigi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| James Njenga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Miiri Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Makohokoho Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamunyaka Central Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gacege Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kimaruri Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaibere Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| South Kanyoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Gabriel Kahata Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gakoe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kihunjio-Ini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gikure Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Karinga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kimaruri Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gitwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamutua Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gatura primary | — | — | — | — |
| Karinga Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamutua Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mururia Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndarugu Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mutunguru Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ruburi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iganjo primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Gatunguru Secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Gatunguru primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Wanduhi primary school | — | — | — | — |
| St.Teresa gatura girls secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Gikure Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St.Pauls secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Karega primary | — | — | — | — |
| Mwagu primary | — | — | — | — |
| Mwagu secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Kiarutara secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Kiarutara primary | — | — | — | — |
| Gatakaini primary | — | — | — | — |
| Elimambo primary | — | — | — | — |
| Gatura Girls boarding School | — | — | — | — |
| Gatura Boarding and day Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gacege Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gitwe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamutua Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mutunguru Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Karatu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndubi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamunyaka Central Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Karatu Youth Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Mutunguru Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbichi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamwirigi Mixed Day Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| st Paul mixed Secodary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gikure Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Karinga Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamutua Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndarugu Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mutunguru Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbichi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamwirigi Mixed Day Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Njahi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gacege Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Stephen Ndiko Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kiriaini
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoza Radio | bongo flava, genge | MP3 | |
| AT254 Online Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Juja FM | — | MP3 | |
| At254 Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| George Jones | — | MP3 | |
| Heaven FM Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Libraries in Kiriaini
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Thika | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Thika | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kiriaini
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gachoire Market | |||||
| Gatina Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Gatundu Market | |||||
| Gatunyu | |||||
| Githiga Market | |||||
| Iriaini Market | |||||
| Juja Market | |||||
| Kagundu-ini Market | |||||
| Kagwe Market | |||||
| Kambaa shopping centre | |||||
| Karatina Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market | |||||
| Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market | |||||
| Limuru Market | |||||
| Limuru Vegetable Market | |||||
| Lumuru Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Miguta Shopping Centre | |||||
| Ngenya Centre | |||||
| Tigoni Stores | |||||
| U-Shop Shopping Centre & Matatu Stage | |||||
| Witheithie Market | |||||
| Witheithie Market | |||||
| Witheithie New Market |
Clinics in Kiriaini
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kiriaini
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kiriaini
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kiriaini
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kiriaini
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Moi Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | NUU | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Athi River Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Head Office Delamere Estates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jolai Delamere Estates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kedong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malinda Estate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Orly Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sirocco Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Solio Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiriaini
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gatura Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Kiriaini?
Kiriaini has a population of 3,779 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 261 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kiriaini?
Kiriaini enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.