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Mbale, Kenya
Vihiga County · Kenya
Mbale is a mid-size city in Vihiga County, Kenya with a population of 60,000. Elevation: 5,341 ft (1,628 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mbale
Mbale is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative commercial center of Mbale District and the surrounding sub-region.
People
Climate
| Population | 60,000 |
| Population Density | 5,676 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,341 ft (1,628 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.0821°, 34.7214° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Vihiga County |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.9 inches (1,877 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mbale
Mbale is a mid-size city in Kenya (Vihiga County) with a population of 60,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,341 feet (1,628 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Mbale
Mbale has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.8°C), the coldest is Jul (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2800 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,341 ft (1,628 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,676/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0821°N, 34.7214°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in |
Mbale has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (3.0").
Schools in Mbale
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emusutswi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwituha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwituha Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Emuhondo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ebusiloli Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Emurembe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Viyalo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbale Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikumu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ebbitsi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ebunangwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| ASAVA DORMITORY | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Mbale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu National Museum | ||||
| Kisumu National Museum |
Libraries in Mbale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya national library service | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) - Kakamega | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) - Kakamega | 0.0 | |||||
| MMUST Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MMUST Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MMUST Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Read Across Africa Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mbale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afcea Market | |||||
| Afcea Market | |||||
| Akatsa Market | |||||
| Amalemba Market | |||||
| Amalemba Market | |||||
| Anyembe Junction Market | |||||
| Anyiko | |||||
| Asikote | |||||
| Ayanga Market Nyawita | |||||
| Ayanga Market Nyawita | |||||
| Bado Moja Market | |||||
| Bama Market | |||||
| Bandani Market | |||||
| Bandani Market | |||||
| Bandani market | |||||
| Bandani market | |||||
| Bar Kalare Market | |||||
| Bukolwe Junction Market | |||||
| Bukuga Market | |||||
| Bukura Market | |||||
| Bulanda Market | |||||
| Bumini Market | |||||
| Bushiangala | |||||
| Butere Lower Market | |||||
| Butere Upper Market | |||||
| Buyofu Market | |||||
| Centre Eshisiru Market | |||||
| Centre Eshisiru Market | |||||
| Chango | |||||
| Chavakali Municipal Market | |||||
| Cheptuli / Jericho Market | |||||
| Chichwa Market | |||||
| Chulaimbo Market | |||||
| Corona Market | |||||
| Corona Market | |||||
| Corona market - kowino | |||||
| Corona market - kowino | |||||
| Corona Market 2 | |||||
| Corona Market 2 | |||||
| Dago Market | |||||
| Daraja Mbili Market | |||||
| Dudi Market | |||||
| Duka Moja Mudere | |||||
| Dunga Market | |||||
| Dunga Market | |||||
| Ebuhayi Market | |||||
| Ebukana Market | |||||
| Ebukhokoro Market | |||||
| Ebunangwe | |||||
| Ebutenje Market | |||||
| Ebutenje Market | |||||
| Ebuyangu | |||||
| Ebwaliro Market | |||||
| Ejinja Market | |||||
| Ejinja Market | |||||
| Ekero Market | |||||
| Ekonjero Market | |||||
| Eluche Junction Market | |||||
| Elwangale Health Centre Market | |||||
| Elwesero Shopping Centre | |||||
| Elwesero Shopping Centre | |||||
| Emakakha Market | |||||
| Emakhwale Market | |||||
| Emalindi Market | |||||
| Emasatsi Market | |||||
| Emasera Market | |||||
| Emasera Market | |||||
| Ematende Shopping Centre | |||||
| Ematsayi Market | |||||
| Ematsuli | |||||
| Ematundu Weighbridge Market | |||||
| Emuhondo | |||||
| Emukangu Market | |||||
| Emukaya Market | |||||
| Emukaya Market | |||||
| Emulimani Market | |||||
| Emulole Market | |||||
| Emulole Market | |||||
| Emung'weso Market | |||||
| Emunuku Market | |||||
| Emusala Market | |||||
| Emusala Market | |||||
| Emusunguri ACK Market | |||||
| Emusutswi tea buying centre | |||||
| Enanga Dispensary Market | |||||
| Eratso Junction Market | |||||
| Eregi | |||||
| Eshiakhulo Market | |||||
| Eshianda Market | |||||
| Eshibakala Market | |||||
| Eshibinga Market | |||||
| Eshikhongo Market | |||||
| Eshikhongo Market | |||||
| Eshikhuyu Market | |||||
| Eshirembe Market | |||||
| Eshiruli Market | |||||
| Eshisecheri Market | |||||
| Esibuye Market | |||||
| Esirulo | |||||
| Esokone Market | |||||
| Gama Market | |||||
| Gambogi | |||||
| Gesoko | |||||
| Gesoko | |||||
| Gombe Market | |||||
| Handidi Market | |||||
| Handidi Market | |||||
| Harambee Muyala Market | |||||
| Holo Market | |||||
| Igunga | |||||
| Ikoli Shopping Centre | |||||
| Ikolomani Market | |||||
| Ikonyero Shopping Center | |||||
| Ikonyero Shopping Center | |||||
| Ikuywa Imachilifu Market | |||||
| Ikuywa Imachilifu Market | |||||
| Ilala Market | |||||
| Ilala Market | |||||
| Ilala Market | |||||
| Ilesi Market | |||||
| Ilesi Market | |||||
| Ilungu Market | |||||
| Imalaba Market | |||||
| Imuliro Market | |||||
| Indangalasia Market | |||||
| Indangalasia School Market | |||||
| Indoli Market | |||||
| Irobo Market | |||||
| Irobo Market | |||||
| Ishieywe Market | |||||
| Isulu Market | |||||
| Ituti Market | |||||
| Ivole Market | |||||
| Ivuyi Market | |||||
| Iyala Market | |||||
| Iyala Market | |||||
| jebrock market | |||||
| Jesus Junction Market | |||||
| Jesus Junction Market | |||||
| Jua Kali Phase 3 Market | |||||
| Jua Kali Phase 3 Market | |||||
| Kaego | |||||
| Kaego | |||||
| Kaego Market | |||||
| Kaego Market | |||||
| Kakamega County Market | |||||
| Kakamega County Market | |||||
| Kamashia Shopping Center | |||||
| Kambi Somali Market | |||||
| Kambi Somali Market | |||||
| Kasawino Market | |||||
| Kasawino Market | |||||
| Khaimba Market | |||||
| Khayega Market | |||||
| Khayega Market | |||||
| Khumailo Market | |||||
| Khumusalaba Market | |||||
| Khushiku Makhatsa Market | |||||
| Khushiku Mwichina Market | |||||
| Khutinga Market | |||||
| Khwisero Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kiboswa | |||||
| Kibuye Market | |||||
| Kilingili | |||||
| Kilo | |||||
| Kilo | |||||
| Kima | |||||
| Kisia Junction/Mukhuru Market | |||||
| Kisian Market | |||||
| Kisumu municipal market | |||||
| KMTC Market | |||||
| Kombedu | |||||
| Kombedu | |||||
| Kombedu Market | |||||
| Kombedu Market | |||||
| Kona Mbuta Market | |||||
| Kona Mbuta Market | |||||
| Kondele Market | |||||
| Kondele Market | |||||
| Kondele Market | |||||
| Kotetni market | |||||
| Kotetni market | |||||
| Kowino Market | |||||
| Koyango market | |||||
| Kwa Nangabo Market | |||||
| Lake Market | |||||
| Lirhembe / Mulundu Shopping Centre | |||||
| Lirhembe / Mulundu Shopping Centre | |||||
| Lolwe Junction Market | |||||
| Lolwe Junction Market | |||||
| Luanda Dudi Market | |||||
| Luanda Market | |||||
| Lufufulo Market | |||||
| Lumino Market | |||||
| Lurambi Market | |||||
| Lurambi Market | |||||
| Lusheya Market | |||||
| Lutonyi Market | |||||
| Lutonyi Market | |||||
| Lwanda Shop | |||||
| Lwanda Shop | |||||
| Lyanungu Market | |||||
| Lyanungu Market | |||||
| Machemo Market | |||||
| Magada Market | |||||
| Mahanga Market | |||||
| Makhokho Market | |||||
| Makiri Market | |||||
| Makunga Market | |||||
| Malambisia Market | |||||
| Malimili Market | |||||
| Malimili Market | |||||
| Malinya | |||||
| Malinya | |||||
| Manyatta Market | |||||
| Manyatta Market | |||||
| Manyulia Market | |||||
| Maraba Market | |||||
| Maraba Market | |||||
| Maraba Market | |||||
| Marenyo Market | |||||
| Marram Market | |||||
| Marram Market | |||||
| Masienze Market | |||||
| Masingo Fish Market | |||||
| Masingo Fish Market | |||||
| Matawa Lower Market | |||||
| Matawa Upper Market | |||||
| Matioli Market | |||||
| Migosi Market | |||||
| Mission Market | |||||
| Mpaka Market | |||||
| Mpeli Market | |||||
| Muchenje Market | |||||
| Mudiri / Works Market (Government Quarters) | |||||
| Mudiri / Works Market (Government Quarters) | |||||
| Mugomari Market | |||||
| Mugomari Market | |||||
| Muhanda | |||||
| Mukhuyu Market | |||||
| Mulimani Market | |||||
| Mulwanda Market | |||||
| Mumbetsa Market | |||||
| Mumbetsa Market | |||||
| Mundaha Market | |||||
| Mundeku Market | |||||
| Mundobelwa Market | |||||
| Munjiti Junction Market | |||||
| Munjomi Market | |||||
| Mureko / Mulambo Market | |||||
| Murhanda Market | |||||
| Murhanda Market | |||||
| Musango Market | |||||
| Mushianda Junction Market | |||||
| Mushikongolo Market | |||||
| Musingu Market | |||||
| Musingu Market | |||||
| Musoli | |||||
| Mutibo Shopping Centre | |||||
| Mutobera Market | |||||
| Mutono Market | |||||
| Muyenga Market | |||||
| Muyundi Market | |||||
| Mwale Market | |||||
| Mwibona wa Mbobo | |||||
| Mwilonje | |||||
| Mwitoti Market | |||||
| Mwitseshe Market | |||||
| Mwiyala Market | |||||
| Mwiyala Market | |||||
| Namasoli Market | |||||
| Nango Shopping Centre | |||||
| Nyamasaria | |||||
| Nyamasaria | |||||
| Nyangera Market | |||||
| Nyaporo Market | |||||
| Nyawita | |||||
| Nyawita | |||||
| Nyawita market | |||||
| Nyawita market | |||||
| obambo market | |||||
| Obunga Fish Market | |||||
| Obunga Fish Market | |||||
| Obunga Market | |||||
| Obunga Market | |||||
| Ocheko Market | |||||
| Okwara Junction Market | |||||
| Onyinyore Market | |||||
| Otonglo market | |||||
| Rabuor | |||||
| Ramula Shopping Centre | |||||
| Rarieda A | |||||
| Riat Market | |||||
| Riat Market | |||||
| Riat railway market | |||||
| Riat railway market | |||||
| Riat road side market | |||||
| Riat road side market | |||||
| Rosterman Goldmine Market | |||||
| Rosterman Goldmine Market | |||||
| Sabatia market | |||||
| Sagam | |||||
| Savane Market | |||||
| Scheme Market | |||||
| Scheme Market | |||||
| Shavihiga Market | |||||
| Shiamusinjiri Market | |||||
| Shiamusinjiri Market | |||||
| Shianda Market | |||||
| Shiandukusi Market | |||||
| Shiasa Market | |||||
| Shiatsala Market | |||||
| Shibembe Market | |||||
| Shibembe Market | |||||
| Shibinga Market | |||||
| Shibuli Shopping Centre | |||||
| Shibuname Market | |||||
| Shibuye Shopping Centre | |||||
| Shibuye Shopping Centre | |||||
| Shibwe Market | |||||
| Shibwe Market | |||||
| Shihuli Market | |||||
| Shihuli Market | |||||
| Shihumbu Market | |||||
| Shikhambi Market | |||||
| Shikhambi Market | |||||
| Shikokho Market | |||||
| Shikoti Market | |||||
| Shikoti Market | |||||
| Shikunga Junction Market | |||||
| Shimalabandu Market | |||||
| Shimalabandu Market | |||||
| Shimanyiro Market | |||||
| Shimanyiro Market | |||||
| Shinyalu Bar Market | |||||
| Shinyalu Bar Market | |||||
| Shinyalu Market | |||||
| Shinyalu Market | |||||
| Shirere Market | |||||
| Shirere Market | |||||
| Shirotsa Market | |||||
| Shisango Market | |||||
| Shisasari Market | |||||
| Shisasari Market | |||||
| Shisejeri Market | |||||
| Shisele Market | |||||
| Shisele Market | |||||
| Shitsitswi Market | |||||
| Shitungu Market | |||||
| Shitungu Market | |||||
| Shiveye Market | |||||
| Shiveye Market | |||||
| Shiyunzu Market | |||||
| Shiyunzu Market | |||||
| Shiyunzu Market | |||||
| Shiyunzu Market | |||||
| Sichirayi Market | |||||
| Sichirayi Market | |||||
| Sigalagala Market | |||||
| Siguhu | |||||
| Simba Market | |||||
| Simba Market | |||||
| Sinaga Shopping Centre | |||||
| Sinyulu Market | |||||
| Soko Moko Elusolokho | |||||
| Soko Moko Ivihiga | |||||
| Soko Moko Mulwanda | |||||
| Soko Moko Shikunga | |||||
| Sokomoko Kamashia B Market | |||||
| Soweto Muluhuli Market | |||||
| St. Peter's Market | |||||
| Stage Apollo Market | |||||
| Stend Mboga Market | |||||
| Stend Mboga Market | |||||
| Uhuru Business Park Market Complex | |||||
| Vhirembe Market | |||||
| Vikutsa Market | |||||
| Viyalo | |||||
| Wathorego Market | |||||
| Weligina | |||||
| Welitambitsa | |||||
| Wetayi Market | |||||
| Wetayi Market | |||||
| Womuchilo | |||||
| Womutinyu | |||||
| Yala market | |||||
| Yala Old market | |||||
| Yala Old Market |
Gas Stations in Mbale
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mbale
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mbale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Bukhungu Stadium | ||
| Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium | ||
| Moi Stadium |
Airports Near Mbale
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Arroket Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mfangano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rusinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Mbale
41 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hrs Outpatient Clinic | ||
| AAR | ||
| Afya Check | ||
| Aga Khan clinic | ||
| Aga Khan Kibuye Medical Centre | ||
| Ahava Medical Center | ||
| Ambundo Medical Centre | ||
| Amua Medicare | ||
| BENEC Medical Centre | ||
| Bridge Family Care And Cancer Centre | ||
| C1 Health Clinic | ||
| Christelle Medical Center | ||
| Dawamed Clinic | ||
| Dunga Dispensary | ||
| Dunga Maternity and Nursing Home | ||
| Equity Afya | ||
| Get Way Medical Services | ||
| Global Provider Intl Health Center | ||
| Hapex Medical Services | ||
| Home Community Medical Centre | ||
| Joy Pediatric Medical Centre | ||
| Kakamega Central Nursing Home | ||
| Kisumu Heart & Cancer Centre | ||
| Kogony Dispensary | ||
| Kowino Dispensary | ||
| Kuoyo Dispensary | ||
| Little Bulb Clinic | ||
| Manyatta Community Medical Clinic | ||
| Maxicare hospital | ||
| Medafya Health Care | ||
| Moringa dispensary | ||
| Newlife Medical Clinic | ||
| orthopex medical center | ||
| Port Florence Hospital | ||
| Prima Care Medical Center | ||
| Roanne Deshon Medical Clinic | ||
| Salama Cancer Centre | ||
| Sirinde Clinic | ||
| St. Andrew Health Center | ||
| st. Helier healthcare services | ||
| St.Vincent De'Paul Community Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mbale
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ekatsombero Catholic Church | |
| Emuhondo Salvation Army Church | |
| Emusutswi Church of God | |
| Mbihilo PAG Church |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Mbale
4 places within 15 km
- • Ibwimali
- • Misango Hill
- • Equator
- • Tatayos
🇰🇪 About Kenya
Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mbale
What is the population of Mbale?
Mbale has a population of 60,000 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 5,676 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mbale?
Mbale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.