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Makutano, Kenya
West Pokot County · Kenya
Makutano is a small city in West Pokot County, Kenya with a population of 28,469. Elevation: 6,827 ft (2,081 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Makutano
Makutano is a settlement in Kenya's West Pokot County.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,469 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,827 ft (2,081 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.2588°, 35.0957° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | West Pokot County |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Makutano
Makutano is a small city in Kenya (West Pokot County) with a population of 28,469. The city sits at an elevation of 6,827 feet (2,081 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Makutano
Makutano has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1255 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,827 ft (2,081 m) |
| Area | 1,353.8 sq mi (3,506.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.2588°N, 35.0957°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korosi (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 126 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 127 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 140 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 169 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in |
Makutano has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.7").
Schools in Makutano
63+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kishaunet Catholic Church ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Baptist ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Chelowo ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Totum Polytechnic | - | - | - | - |
| Totum Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Totum ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Simitei ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| St Marks Tampalal Mixed Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nateleng ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Kachepkai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lopalal ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Kodongou ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Nangrotum ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Nangrotum Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nangrotum Primary School. | - | - | - | - |
| E.L.C.K ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Tilak Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nasokol Girls Secondary School. | - | - | - | - |
| Nasokol Primary School. | - | - | - | - |
| Chewoyet Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Mnagei Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makutano Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Rev Murpus Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Assumption Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapenguria Central Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Sunflower Faith Home | - | - | - | - |
| St Albert Kamito Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kodongou Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kadokony Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Our lady of peace pser mixed secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Pser Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lokornoi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cheptuya Mixed Secondary School Water Tank | - | - | - | - |
| keringet primary school | - | - | - | - |
| keringet academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kaplelach-koror ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Kaplelach-koror Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chepunpun ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Lityei ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Lityei Galib Mohammed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bible Christian Faith Church (B.C.F.C)Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Town View Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkoris Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Augustine Mixed Day Secondary School Kapkoris | - | - | - | - |
| Roponywo Primary School Playground | - | - | - | - |
| Roponywo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tokolto ECDE Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Cheptuya Mixed Secondary Proposed Girls Domitory | - | - | - | - |
| keringet secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Cheptuya Mixed Secondary Dairy Cows Project | - | - | - | - |
| Cheptuya Mixed Secondary School-Borehole | - | - | - | - |
| cheptuya primary water tank | - | - | - | - |
| Cheptuya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngoleyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chemwochoi Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lokwamuke ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Tunoyo Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakwala ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Komol Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Keringet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Keringet Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tartar Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kakpaw ECDE | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Makutano
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Makutano
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale Museum |
Farmers Markets in Makutano
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amuka Market | |||||
| Aramaket Shopping Center | |||||
| Bendera Market Stalls | |||||
| Chanuka Market | |||||
| Chepareria Market | |||||
| Chepkechir Trading Center | |||||
| Chepkechir Trading Center | |||||
| Emboasis Trading Centre | |||||
| Kamarkech Shopping Center | |||||
| Kamatira Trading Centre | |||||
| Keringet Market Centre | |||||
| Kobos Market | |||||
| Kolongolo | |||||
| Kwanza | |||||
| Makutano Stalls | |||||
| Maridadi | |||||
| Murkwijit Trading Center Pit Latrine | |||||
| Namanjalala Market | |||||
| Nyakwala Center | |||||
| Sakat Trading Centre | |||||
| Suwerwa Shopping Center |
Restaurants in Makutano
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Makutano
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Makutano
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Makutano
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Makutano
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Makutano
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Makutano
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sigor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Turkwel Gorge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Makutano
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapenguria Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Makutano
41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ACK Parish | |
| ACK Tokolto | |
| AIC Makutano Mission Church | |
| apostolic fellowship church | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Cheptuya FGCK church | |
| E.L.C.K Lutheran Church | |
| ELCK Kapkoris | |
| ELCK Roponywo | |
| Full Gospel Church Lityei | |
| full gospel churches of kenya | |
| Fullgospel church keringet | |
| KAG Church | |
| KAG Church Makutano | |
| Kapkoris Catholic Church | |
| Kapkoris Lutheran Church | |
| Kaplelach-Koror Full Gospel Church | |
| Keringet AIC Church | |
| Keringet Catholic Church | |
| Keringet Deliverence church |
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What is the population of Makutano?
Makutano has a population of 28,469 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 1,353.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Makutano?
Makutano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.