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Kitale, Kenya
Trans Nzoia · Kenya
Kitale is a large city in Trans Nzoia, Kenya with a population of 162,174. Elevation: 6,234 ft (1,900 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kitale
Kitale is a town in the north west of Kenya, within the county of Trans Nzoia which was formerly in the former Rift Valley province prior to the creation of the 2010 constitution. The town lies between Mount Elgon and the Cherang'any Hills. It has an elevation of around 1900 metres. Its population was 162,174 as of 2019. It is the location of Kitale Airport.
People
Climate
| Population | 162,174 |
| Population Density | 645 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,234 ft (1,900 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.0157°, 35.0062° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Trans Nzoia |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.2 inches (1,073 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kitale
Kitale is a large city in Kenya (Trans Nzoia) with a population of 162,174. The city sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet (1,900 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kitale
Kitale 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,234 ft (1,900 m) |
| Area | 251.6 sq mi (651.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0157°N, 35.0062°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 131 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 137 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 157 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in |
Kitale has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Kitale
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta University(Robinson's) | College | - | , |
| Kapenguria Bible Centre | College | - | , |
| Kitale KMTC | College | - | , |
| Kitale National Polytechnic | College | - | , |
| Manor House Agricultural Center | College | - | , |
| Mount Kenya University | University | - | , |
| Mount Kenya University Kitale Campus | University | - | , |
Schools in Kitale
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muntain view primary | - | - | - | - |
| St Monica Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Tuwan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rassa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| ST. KIZITO'S PARISH, MATISI. | - | - | - | - |
| Matisi Friends High School | - | - | - | - |
| Namandala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Boma Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Township Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mt. Emoru School | - | - | - | - |
| BENON SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Wamuini Secondary sch | - | - | - | - |
| Cranes Educational Centre | - | - | - | - |
| St. Josephs Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Josephs Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Baharini Academy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Forest Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Weaver Bird Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| St Anthony Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Manor House Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| St Anthony Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mt. Elgon Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St. Angelica & Charles Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kitale
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kitale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale Museum |
Libraries in Kitale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kongoni Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kitale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amuka Market | |||||
| Aramaket Shopping Center | |||||
| Babaton | |||||
| Bendera Market Stalls | |||||
| Bosco Market | |||||
| Chanuka Market | |||||
| Dr. Nganga Market | |||||
| Furfural | |||||
| Godown Market | |||||
| Headquarter (HQ) Market | |||||
| Kamarkech Shopping Center | |||||
| Kawa Center Market | |||||
| Keringet Market Centre | |||||
| Kituyi Market | |||||
| Kobos Market | |||||
| Kolongolo | |||||
| Kona Junction Discount Market | |||||
| Kona Mbaya Market | |||||
| Kongoni Junction Market | |||||
| Kwanza | |||||
| Lugulu Marketplace | |||||
| Lukhokhwe | |||||
| Lusako Market | |||||
| Machine Market | |||||
| Maili Saba, Mois' Bridge | |||||
| Makanyanga Market | |||||
| Makokha Market | |||||
| Makutano Stalls | |||||
| Maliki | |||||
| Maridadi | |||||
| Matisi Market | |||||
| Matunda | |||||
| Matunda Market | |||||
| Mbururu Center | |||||
| Mombasa Ndogo | |||||
| Mti Moja Market | |||||
| Mtondo Inn Shopping Centre | |||||
| Mucharage | |||||
| Murkwijit Trading Center Pit Latrine | |||||
| Muruli Market | |||||
| Muvunje Market | |||||
| Mvunje Market | |||||
| Namanjalala Market | |||||
| Nzoia Market Sinoko | |||||
| Obingita Market | |||||
| Riverside Market | |||||
| Sango Market | |||||
| Sikhendu fresh farm produce market | |||||
| Sikhendu Market stalls | |||||
| Soko Hewani | |||||
| Soko Moko Makutano | |||||
| Soysambu | |||||
| Soysambu Market | |||||
| Suwerwa Shopping Center | |||||
| Toll | |||||
| Vinyenya Market | |||||
| Vinyenya Market |
Restaurants in Kitale
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kitale
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kitale
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kitale
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kitale
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kitale
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kitale
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kitale
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kitale
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kitale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kitale
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sigor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kitale
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta Kenya - Kitale |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kitale
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AGC Standard Church | |
| Anglican Church of Kenya | |
| Faith community church AGC | |
| Freemasion Hall Kitale | |
| Friends' chruch | |
| Hindu Temple | |
| K.A.G Church | |
| Laini Moja Mosque | |
| Love Center Of Unity Full Gospel Church | |
| P.C.E.A Church | |
| PCEA church | |
| Siuna Friends Church | |
| St. James Church Matisi | |
| ST. Joseph catholic Church |
Quick Facts
Around Kitale
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kitale
1 places within 15 km
- • St. Peters ACK, Wamuini parish
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kitale
What is the population of Kitale?
Kitale has a population of 162,174 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 645 people per square mile, spread across 251.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kitale?
Kitale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.