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Maai Mahiu, Kenya
Nakuru County · Kenya
Maai Mahiu is a small city in Nakuru County, Kenya with a population of 20,823. Elevation: 6,010 ft (1,832 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maai Mahiu
Maai Mahiu is a town in Kenya's Nakuru County. The name means "hot water" in native Kikuyu, but another derivative could be "me'imayu", meaning impassable in Maasai.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,823 |
| Population Density | 76 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,010 ft (1,832 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9886°, 36.5854° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nakuru County |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.9 inches (607 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Maai Mahiu
Maai Mahiu is a small city in Kenya (Nakuru County) with a population of 20,823. The city sits at an elevation of 6,010 feet (1,832 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Maai Mahiu
Maai Mahiu has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.8°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,010 ft (1,832 m) |
| Area | 273.8 sq mi (709.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9886°N, 36.5854°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 34 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in |
Maai Mahiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Maai Mahiu
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namuncha Peace Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Maai Mahiu
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 |
Museums in Maai Mahiu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Island Museum | ||||
| Crescent Island Museum |
Libraries in Maai Mahiu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Block | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Maai Mahiu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gachoire Market | |||||
| Gatina Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Gigiri shopping center | |||||
| Gitaru Market | |||||
| Gitaru Market | |||||
| Githiga Market | |||||
| Iriaini Market | |||||
| Kabuku Junction Kiosks | |||||
| Kagwe Market | |||||
| Kambaa shopping centre | |||||
| Kangangi Market | |||||
| Kangangi Market | |||||
| Kanyayo Shops | |||||
| Karatina Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kiambu Market | |||||
| kihara Modern Market | |||||
| kihara Modern Market | |||||
| kihara Modern Market | |||||
| Kika Stalls | |||||
| Kika Stalls | |||||
| Kimende Market | |||||
| Kinungi Market | |||||
| Kwambira Market | |||||
| Limuru Market | |||||
| Limuru Vegetable Market | |||||
| Lumuru Market | |||||
| Magina Shopping Center | |||||
| Maingi Market | |||||
| Miguta Shopping Centre | |||||
| Nderi Shops | |||||
| Nderi Shops | |||||
| New Lari Trading Center | |||||
| Ngenya Centre | |||||
| Rironi Shopping center -Kambi | |||||
| Rwaka Market | |||||
| Rwaka Market | |||||
| Rwaka Market | |||||
| Soko Mjinga | |||||
| Soko Mpya | |||||
| The Nairobi Farmers | |||||
| The Nairobi Farmers | |||||
| The Nairobi Farmers | |||||
| Tigoni Stores | |||||
| Wangige Market |
Restaurants in Maai Mahiu
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Maai Mahiu
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Maai Mahiu
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Maai Mahiu
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Maai Mahiu
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Maai Mahiu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Maai Mahiu
42 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 |
| Congrieve Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp 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 |
| Langata Enerit Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Naishi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro 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 |
Treatment Centers in Maai Mahiu
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maai Mahiu
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Italian POW Church |
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What is the population of Maai Mahiu?
Maai Mahiu has a population of 20,823 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maai Mahiu?
Maai Mahiu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.