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Konza, Kenya

Machakos County · Kenya

Konza is a small town in Machakos County, Kenya with a population of 2,004. Elevation: 5,404 ft (1,647 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,004 Population 230/sq mi density
5,404 ft Elevation 1,647 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
19.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Konza

Konza is a small town in Makueni County, Kenya. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) south-east of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital.

People

Population2,004
Density230/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Population2,004
Population Density230 / sq mi
Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Coordinates-1.7395°, 37.1320°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceMachakos County
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation19.4 inches (492 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Konza

Konza is a small town in Kenya (Machakos County) with a population of 2,004. The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet (1,647 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Konza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Kenya avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates-1.7395°N, 37.1320°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 140 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 143 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 110 km
Aug 20, 2007 65 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 149 km
Jul 25, 2007 58 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.6 133 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 101 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 64 km
Aug 20, 2007 59 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 139 km
Jul 22, 2007 50 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 142 km
Aug 20, 2007 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 146 km
Jul 25, 2007 51 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 148 km
Jul 21, 2007 57 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 150 km
Aug 9, 2007 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 123 km
Jul 18, 2007 59 km W of Longido, Tanzania M3.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 108 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 132 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 134 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 158 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 173 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in

Konza has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in August to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Konza

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Konza Abc Secondary School - - - -
Ilpolosat Primary - - - -
Konza Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Konza

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zoza Radio bongo flava, genge MP3
AT254 Online Radio - AAC 192 kbps
At254 Radio - AAC 192 kbps
George Jones - MP3
Heaven FM Radio - MP3
Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi - AAC+ 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Konza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kanaani Market
Kathome Market
Kathome Shopping Centre
Kautandini Market
Kiatuni Market
Kimangu Shopping Centre
kimutwa market
kimutwa sokoni
Kithini Shopping Centre
Machakos Open Air Market
open air
Sokoni Vegetable vendors
Yale Market

Restaurants in Konza

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kabesta
kwa kyatha
Nedland

Train Stations in Konza

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kiu
Konza
Ulu

Gas Stations in Konza

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Konza

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Airports Near Konza

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
Kedong 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

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 Konza

What is the population of Konza?

Konza has a population of 2,004 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 230 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Konza?

Konza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches.

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