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Marimanti, Kenya
Tharaka - Nithi · Kenya
Marimanti is a small town in Tharaka - Nithi, Kenya with a population of 2,752. Elevation: 1,903 ft (580 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Marimanti
Marimanti is a small market town in Tharaka South subcounty, of Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. The town formerly served as the Headquarters of Tharaka District, which was scrapped after the 2010 Constitution which replaced provincial administrative units with counties. River Kathita flows past the town. Its market is the second largest in the county after that in Chuka.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,752 |
| Population Density | 106 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.1546°, 37.9763° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Tharaka - Nithi |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.0 inches (711 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Marimanti
Marimanti is a small town in Kenya (Tharaka - Nithi) with a population of 2,752. The city sits at an elevation of 1,903 feet (580 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Area | 26.1 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1546°N, 37.9763°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in |
Marimanti has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.1").
Farmers Markets in Marimanti
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gishine market | |||||
| Kaguma Market | |||||
| Kithino Market | |||||
| murio mburaga market | |||||
| nkarini market | |||||
| Quba Madukani | |||||
| Soko Mjinga | |||||
| Tunyai Market | |||||
| Ubarini Market |
Restaurants in Marimanti
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Marimanti
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Borana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Embori Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gaitu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garba Tula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Il Ngwesi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Isiolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kiambere Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisima Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laragai Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Larsens Camp Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lewa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lolomarik Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mitunguu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mughwongo Hill Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mulika Lodge Airport | JJM | Small Airport |
| Ngare Ndare Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Oldonyo Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rojewero River Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rutundu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Samburu Airport | UAS | Small Airport |
| Tana River Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tana River Rapids Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tassia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ura Gate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Marimanti
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Methodist Church Marimanti |
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What is the population of Marimanti?
Marimanti has a population of 2,752 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 26.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Marimanti?
Marimanti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.