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Mairo Inya, Kenya

Nyandarua County · Kenya

Mairo Inya is a mid-size city in Nyandarua County, Kenya with a population of 30,527. Elevation: 7,526 ft (2,294 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,527 Population 51/sq mi density
7,526 ft Elevation 2,294 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Mairo Inya

Mairo-Inya – miasto w środkowej Kenii, największe w hrabstwie Nyandarua. Liczy 30,5 tys. mieszkańców.

People

Population30,527
Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation7,526 ft (2,294 m)
Population30,527
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation7,526 ft (2,294 m)
Coordinates0.0254°, 36.4087°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNyandarua County
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (890 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mairo Inya

Mairo Inya is a mid-size city in Kenya (Nyandarua County) with a population of 30,527. The city sits at an elevation of 7,526 feet (2,294 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Mairo Inya

Mairo Inya has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Mar (19.3°C), the coldest is Jul (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 1694 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 8.9° / 26.1° 78.2
Feb 18.6°C / 66°F 9.2° / 27.7° 52.9
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 10.4° / 29.2° 117.8
Apr 19.1°C / 66°F 12.3° / 27.6° 257.5
May 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 26° 195.8
Jun 17.5°C / 63°F 10.3° / 24.8° 111.1
Jul 17°C / 63°F 10.3° / 24.4° 111.7
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 10.1° / 25° 136.7
Sep 17.9°C / 64°F 10.6° / 26.2° 134.9
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 10.9° / 26.7° 142.7
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 11.2° / 25.4° 226.1
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.7° 128.7
Mairo Inya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,526 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Kenya avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,526 ft (2,294 m)
Area596.1 sq mi (1,543.9 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates0.0254°N, 36.4087°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 24, 2001.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 76 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 78 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 89 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 103 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 104 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 127 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 131 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 164 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in

Mairo Inya has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in August to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Mairo Inya

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ziwani Boys Hostel - - - -
St. Cecilia Girls Secondary School - - - -
Pondo Secondary - - - -
Ngaindethia Secondary - - - -
Mathingira Girls Secondary - - - -
Raichiri Secondary - - - -
Ndivai Secondary - - - -
Kagondo Secondary - - - -
Karagoine Secondary - - - -
Githunguchi Secondary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Mairo Inya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Karuga Market
Kiandege Market
Market Stalls
Ndaragwa Market
Ngamini Village
Nyahururu Market

Gas Stations in Mairo Inya

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf Petrol Station - Mairo Inya
KE #12149270347
Samax Filling Station

Shopping Malls in Mairo Inya

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gwa Kung'u Shopping Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Mairo Inya

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Airports Near Mairo Inya

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laikipia Air Base-Medium Airport
Nakuru Lanet AirportNUUMedium Airport
Nanyuki Civil AirportNYKMedium Airport
Barina Airport-Small Airport
Carzan Rongai Airport-Small Airport
Congrieve Airfield-Small Airport
Delamare Camp Airport-Small Airport
Dol Dol Airport-Small Airport
Enasoit Airport-Small Airport
Engelesha Airport-Small Airport
Fairmont Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilgil Coulson Airport-Small Airport
Gogar 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
Kabarak Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamogi Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamok Airstrip-Small Airport
Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport-Small Airport
Kerio Valley AirportKRVSmall Airport
Kifuku Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Kigio (Malewa) Airport-Small Airport
Kisima Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Laburra Airport-Small Airport
Laikipia Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) AirportLBNSmall Airport
Lentille Airport-Small Airport
Loisaba Airstrip-Small Airport
Loldia Airport-Small Airport
Lomolo Airport-Small Airport
Manyatta Airport-Small Airport
Marrian's Airport-Small Airport
Mawingo Airport-Small Airport
Mbaruk Airport-Small Airport
Menengai Airport-Small Airport
Milmet Airport-Small Airport
Mpala Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mpala Research Center Airstrip-Small Airport
Mugie Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Mukenye Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Naishi Airport-Small Airport
Naivasha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nanyuki West Airport-Small Airport
National Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Ngorare Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Njoro Airport-Small Airport
Nyahururu Airport-Small Airport
Nyeri AirportNYESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mairo Inya

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Martin Catholic Church- Mutanga Parish
Tabor Hill

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 Mairo Inya

What is the population of Mairo Inya?

Mairo Inya has a population of 30,527 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 596.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mairo Inya?

Mairo Inya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

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