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Maungu, Kenya

Taita Taveta · Kenya

Maungu is a small town in Taita Taveta, Kenya with a population of 4,713. Elevation: 1,732 ft (528 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

4,713 Population 2/sq mi density
1,732 ft Elevation 528 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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People

Population4,713
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,732 ft (528 m)
Population4,713
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,732 ft (528 m)
Coordinates-3.5581°, 38.7491°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceTaita Taveta
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (755 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maungu

Maungu is a small town in Kenya (Taita Taveta) with a population of 4,713. The city sits at an elevation of 1,732 feet (528 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Maungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,732 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above Kenya avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,732 ft (528 m)
Area2,945.2 sq mi (7,628.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5581°N, 38.7491°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 22, 2024.

Mar 13, 1990 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya M5.5 139 km
Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 102 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 147 km
Feb 27, 1995 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya M4.9 117 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 85 km
Jun 22, 2024 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.4 148 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 111 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 75 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 126 km
May 29, 2011 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya M4.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MOMBASA Earthquake 6.0 m 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
February 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
April 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
May 74°F (24°C) 2.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in

Maungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Maungu

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marasi Primary
Itinyi Primary School
Marungu Secondary School
Marungu Primary School
Marasi B (Manyatta) Primary School
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Radio Stations near Maungu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Maungu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Voi Market Hall
Voi Open Air Market

Restaurants in Maungu

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sahara Resort Maungu

Cafes in Maungu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neema Fish Cafe

Train Stations in Maungu

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maungu
Maungu
Wangala

Airports Near Maungu

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aruba AirportSmall Airport
Batchuma Gate AirportSmall Airport
Black Rhino AirstripSmall Airport
Crocodile Camp AirportSmall Airport
Galana Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Galana West AirportSmall Airport
Kangetchwa AirportSmall Airport
Kasigau Gate AirportSmall Airport
Kilaguni AirportILUSmall Airport
Koma Wayu (Tank E) AirstripSmall Airport
Kore Galana Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kulalu Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kwale AirportSmall Airport
Lali Galana AirportSmall Airport
Lugard Falls South AirportSmall Airport
Mackinnon Road AirportSmall Airport
Maktau Gate AirportSmall Airport
Manyani AirportSmall Airport
Mkomazi-Kisima AirportSmall Airport
Mwatate AirportSmall Airport
Ngulia Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Rukinga Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Sala Gate AirportSmall Airport
Satao AirportSmall Airport
Taita Hills AirportSmall Airport
Tsavo AirportSmall Airport
Voi AirportSmall Airport
Voi Park AirportSmall Airport
Wanjala Mine AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Maungu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Maungu Post Office

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 Maungu

What is the population of Maungu?

Maungu has a population of 4,713 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,945.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maungu?

Maungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

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