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Matunda, Kenya
Uasin Gishu County · Kenya
Matunda is a small city in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya with a population of 10,807. Elevation: 6,181 ft (1,884 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Matunda
Matunda is a town in Soy Sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. As of the year 2019, there were about 10,807 inhabitants within the boundaries of Matunda. Its name means "fruits" in Swahili.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,807 |
| Population Density | 984 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,181 ft (1,884 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.8444°, 35.1372° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Uasin Gishu County |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,096 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matunda
Matunda is a small city in Kenya (Uasin Gishu County) with a population of 10,807. The city sits at an elevation of 6,181 feet (1,884 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Matunda
Matunda 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 | 65.0°F |
| 20% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,181 ft (1,884 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8444°N, 35.1372°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 116 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 126 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 151 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Namarunu | Shield | 817 m (2,680 ft) | -6550 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in |
Matunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Matunda
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustines Soysambu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Elizabeth Soysambu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mawe Tatu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lugulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Matunda
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Matunda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale Museum |
Libraries in Matunda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kongoni Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matunda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahati Market | |||||
| Baraka Farmhouse Cheese | |||||
| Bendera Junction Market | |||||
| Bosco Market | |||||
| Brotherhood Market Otiende | |||||
| Chanuka Market | |||||
| Chekalini stage/Bishop Njenga Stage Market | |||||
| DEB/Booster Market | |||||
| Dr. Nganga Market | |||||
| Ebenezer Shopping Center | |||||
| Floras Market | |||||
| Forest / Everglade Shopping Center | |||||
| Forestal CPU Market | |||||
| Furfural | |||||
| Godown Market | |||||
| Headquarter (HQ) Market | |||||
| Imbinga Market | |||||
| Ivona Market | |||||
| Kambi Mawe Market | |||||
| Kambi Moto Market | |||||
| Kawa Center Market | |||||
| Kemoview Market | |||||
| Kilimani Market Seregeya | |||||
| Kipkaren Market | |||||
| Kituyi Market | |||||
| Kona Junction Discount Market | |||||
| Kona Mbaya Market | |||||
| Kona Mbaya Market | |||||
| Kongoni Junction Market | |||||
| Likuyani Market | |||||
| Lugulu Marketplace | |||||
| Lukusi Market | |||||
| Lumakanda Boys Market | |||||
| Lumakanda Market | |||||
| Lusako Market | |||||
| Machine Market | |||||
| Magut Market | |||||
| Maili Saba, Mois' Bridge | |||||
| Majengo Center Market | |||||
| Makanyanga Market | |||||
| Makokha Market | |||||
| Makutano Kogo Market | |||||
| Mapera Market | |||||
| Matisi Market | |||||
| Matunda | |||||
| Matunda Market | |||||
| Mawe Tatu Market | |||||
| Mbururu Center | |||||
| Mlimani Market | |||||
| Mti Moja Market | |||||
| Mtondo Inn Shopping Centre | |||||
| Mugunga Market | |||||
| Munge Market | |||||
| Munge Market | |||||
| Munialo Market | |||||
| Munyuki Junction Market | |||||
| Muruli Market | |||||
| Musalaba Yellow Market | |||||
| Musembe Market | |||||
| Musembe Stage Market | |||||
| Muungano / Soko Mpya Mwivona | |||||
| Muvunje Market | |||||
| Mvunje Market | |||||
| Mwamba Market | |||||
| Mwangaza Market | |||||
| Namanjalala Market | |||||
| Namba One Market | |||||
| Nangili | |||||
| Nasianda Market | |||||
| Njorogre Market Mwamba | |||||
| Nzoia Market Sinoko | |||||
| Obingita Market | |||||
| Pan Paper Market | |||||
| Riverside Market | |||||
| Ruben Market | |||||
| Sango Market | |||||
| Sango Market | |||||
| Seregeya Market | |||||
| Shivembe B Market | |||||
| Sikhendu Market | |||||
| Sipande Market | |||||
| Soko Hewani | |||||
| Soko Moko Makutano | |||||
| Soweto Market | |||||
| Soy Shopping Center | |||||
| Soysambu | |||||
| Soysambu Market | |||||
| St. Francis Market | |||||
| Suwerwa Shopping Center | |||||
| Tekoa Market | |||||
| Tenden market | |||||
| Toll | |||||
| Village Inn Market | |||||
| Vinyenya Market | |||||
| Vinyenya Market | |||||
| Vumilia Junction Market |
Gas Stations in Matunda
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Matunda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Matunda
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sigor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Matunda?
Matunda has a population of 10,807 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 984 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matunda?
Matunda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches.