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Mackinnon Road, Kenya

Kwale County · Kenya

Mackinnon Road is a small town in Kwale County, Kenya with a population of 3,901. Elevation: 1,250 ft (381 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

3,901 Population 20/sq mi density
1,250 ft Elevation 381 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Mackinnon Road



Mackinnon Road is a town in Kwale County, Kenya, with a population of around 8000 in 1999, located between Mombasa and Voi. Just a few kilometers from Taru.

People

Population3,901
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Population3,901
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Coordinates-3.7233°, 39.0302°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKwale County
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (704 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mackinnon Road

Mackinnon Road is a small town in Kenya (Kwale County) with a population of 3,901. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Mackinnon Road has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Kenya avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area200.4 sq mi (519.1 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7233°N, 39.0302°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Mar 13, 1990 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya M5.5 104 km
Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 88 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 137 km
Feb 27, 1995 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya M4.9 82 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 121 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 138 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 147 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 124 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 141 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 111 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 90 km
May 29, 2011 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya M4.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MOMBASA Earthquake 6.0 m 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
February 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in

Mackinnon Road has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Mackinnon Road

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jaffery centre primary School
Mbele Primary School
Mackinnon Secondary School
Taru Secondary School
Bahakwenu Primary School
Miasenyi Primary School
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Restaurants in Mackinnon Road

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tsavo Bachuma

Train Stations in Mackinnon Road

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bachuma

Gas Stations in Mackinnon Road

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-sherrif petrol station and restaurant
Ulilinzi Mobile Filling Station

Airports Near Mackinnon Road

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moi International AirportMBALarge Airport
Aruba AirportSmall Airport
Bamburi AirportBMQSmall Airport
Batchuma Gate AirportSmall Airport
Black Rhino AirstripSmall Airport
Crocodile Camp AirportSmall Airport
Galana Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Galana West AirportSmall Airport
Kasigau Gate AirportSmall Airport
Kore Galana Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kulalu Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kwale AirportSmall Airport
Lali Galana AirportSmall Airport
Lugard Falls South AirportSmall Airport
Mackinnon Road AirportSmall Airport
Manyani AirportSmall Airport
Mwatate AirportSmall Airport
Rukinga Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Sala Gate AirportSmall Airport
Satao AirportSmall Airport
Tsavo AirportSmall Airport
Ukunda AirstripUKASmall Airport
Voi AirportSmall Airport
Voi Park AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mackinnon Road

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BAGH ALI SHAH MOSQUE

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 Mackinnon Road

What is the population of Mackinnon Road?

Mackinnon Road has a population of 3,901 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 200.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mackinnon Road?

Mackinnon Road has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

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