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Magena Marabu, Kenya
Kisii County · Kenya
Magena Marabu is a small town in Kisii County, Kenya with a population of 3,505. Elevation: 5,896 ft (1,797 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
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About Magena Marabu
Rift Valley Province of Kenya, bordering Uganda, was one of Kenya's eight provinces, before the 2013 Kenyan general election.
Rift Valley Province was the largest and one of the most economically important provinces in Kenya. It was dominated by the Kenya Rift Valley which passes through it and gave the province its name. According to the 2009 Census, the former province covered an area of 182,505.1 square kilometres and would have had a population of 10,006,805, making it the largest and most populous province in the country. The bulk of the provincial population inhabited a strip between former Nairobi and Nyanza Province. The capital was the town of Nakuru.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,505 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,896 ft (1,797 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9138°, 34.7962° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kisii County |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Magena Marabu
Magena Marabu is a small town in Kenya (Kisii County) with a population of 3,505. The city sits at an elevation of 5,896 feet (1,797 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,896 ft (1,797 m) |
| Area | 107.0 sq mi (277.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9138°N, 34.7962°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 166 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in |
Magena Marabu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (3.5").
Schools in Magena Marabu
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gesabakwa Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gesabakwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sydolium Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndereti Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Magena Marabu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Services-Kisii | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Magena Marabu
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Clinics in Magena Marabu
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Magena Marabu
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Medium Airport |
| Angama Mara Airport | ANA | Small Airport |
| Arroket Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bomet Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Enarau Conservancy Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fig Tree Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Keekorok Airport | KEU | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kichwa Tembo Airport | KTJ | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kogatende Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kuluo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lamai Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mara North Conservancy Airstrip | HKR | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mara-Olkiombo Airport | OLX | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mfangano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Musiara Airstrip | MDR | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | — | Small Airport |
| North Mara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip | OSJ | Small Airport |
| Olare Orok Airfield | OLG | Small Airport |
| Oseur Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rusinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siana Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Weavers Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Magena Marabu
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gesabakwa SDA Church | |
| Magena Central S.D.A Church | |
| Ndereti SDA Church | |
| SUGUTA SDA CHURCH |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Magena Marabu
What is the population of Magena Marabu?
Magena Marabu has a population of 3,505 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 107.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Magena Marabu?
Magena Marabu 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 67°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches.