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Maua, Kenya

Meru County · Kenya

Maua is a small city in Meru County, Kenya with a population of 22,121. Elevation: 5,344 ft (1,629 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

22,121 Population 4,270/sq mi density
5,344 ft Elevation 1,629 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
78.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Maua

Maua

Maua is a town in Meru County, Kenya. From 1992 to 2009, it was the capital of the now defunct Meru North District.

People

Population22,121
Density4,270/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain78.7 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation5,344 ft (1,629 m)
Population22,121
Population Density4,270 / sq mi
Elevation5,344 ft (1,629 m)
Coordinates0.2332°, 37.9409°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceMeru County
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation78.7 inches (1,998 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maua

Maua is a small city in Kenya (Meru County) with a population of 22,121. The city sits at an elevation of 5,344 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Maua

Maua has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.3°C), the coldest is Jul (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 708 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 17.5° / 34.6° 34.3
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 18.7° / 36.3° 31.6
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 19.7° / 36.8° 32.3
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 19.7° / 36.7° 144.3
May 25.6°C / 78°F 18.2° / 35.5° 45.0
Jun 25°C / 77°F 17.6° / 34.4° 23.4
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 17.5° / 33.8° 11.3
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 17.6° / 35.1° 15.7
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 18.4° / 36.3° 14.5
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 18.7° / 36.7° 65.2
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 19.3° / 34.7° 209.3
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 18.3° / 33.2° 81.8
Maua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,344 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Kenya avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,344 ft (1,629 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density4,270/sq mi
Coordinates0.2332°N, 37.9409°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.7"
107% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 19.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.79"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 8 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 7.0 in Warmest
April 67°F (20°C) 19.1 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 13.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 18.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 6.1 in

Maua has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 64°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (19.1") and June the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Maua

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maua Girl's Secondary School
Maua Primary School
Burieruri Boys secondary School
Kangeta Girls Secondary School
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Libraries in Maua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pamoja Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Maua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lare Market
nturuba shopping centre

Restaurants in Maua

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bee Hive Bar & Restaurant
Mt kenya leisure cave
Shekinnah Inn

Bus Stations in Maua

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KE #1814694457
Maua Bus Station

Gas Stations in Maua

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KE #1814694493
KE #1814694496
Kenol Petrol Station
Oilibya Maua

Banks in Maua

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op Bank ATM - Maua Branch
Equity Bank Maua
Family Bank Maua
National Bank-Kianjai
National Bank, Maua

Shopping Malls in Maua

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kajuko Centre Maua
Maili tatu

Airports Near Maua

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Borana AirportSmall Airport
Chaffa AirportSmall Airport
Embori Farm AirportSmall Airport
Gaitu AirportSmall Airport
Garba Tula AirportSmall Airport
Ibis Farm AirportSmall Airport
Il Ngwesi AirstripSmall Airport
Isiolo AirportSmall Airport
Kalama AirportSmall Airport
Kisima Farm AirportSmall Airport
Laragai AirstripSmall Airport
Larsens Camp AirstripSmall Airport
Lewa AirstripSmall Airport
Lolomarik AirportSmall Airport
Mitunguu AirportSmall Airport
Mount Kenya Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Mughwongo Hill AirportSmall Airport
Mulika Lodge AirportJJMSmall Airport
Ndonyo Lengala StripSmall Airport
Ngare Ndare AirstripSmall Airport
Oldonyo Farm AirportSmall Airport
Oryx AirportSmall Airport
Rojewero River AirportSmall Airport
Rutundu AirportSmall Airport
Samburu AirportUASSmall Airport
Sasaab AirstripSmall Airport
Shaba Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Tana River AirportSmall Airport
Tana River Rapids AirportSmall Airport
Tassia AirportSmall Airport
Ura Gate AirstripSmall Airport
Wamba AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maua

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Maua

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

Volcanoes Near Maua

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m

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 Maua

What is the population of Maua?

Maua has a population of 22,121 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 4,270 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maua?

Maua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches.

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