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Mogotio, Kenya

Baringo · Kenya

Mogotio is a small city in Baringo, Kenya with a population of 13,366. Elevation: 5,190 ft (1,582 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,366 Population 17/sq mi density
5,190 ft Elevation 1,582 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Mogotio

Mogotio is a township and a Constituency in Kenya's Baringo County in the former Rift Valley Province.

People

Population13,366
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation5,190 ft (1,582 m)
Population13,366
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation5,190 ft (1,582 m)
Coordinates-0.0224°, 35.9612°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceBaringo
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (971 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mogotio

Mogotio is a small city in Kenya (Baringo) with a population of 13,366. The city sits at an elevation of 5,190 feet (1,582 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Mogotio

Mogotio has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Mar (19.3°C), the coldest is Jul (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 1694 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 8.9° / 26.1° 78.2
Feb 18.6°C / 66°F 9.2° / 27.7° 52.9
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 10.4° / 29.2° 117.8
Apr 19.1°C / 66°F 12.3° / 27.6° 257.5
May 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 26° 195.8
Jun 17.5°C / 63°F 10.3° / 24.8° 111.1
Jul 17°C / 63°F 10.3° / 24.4° 111.7
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 10.1° / 25° 136.7
Sep 17.9°C / 64°F 10.6° / 26.2° 134.9
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 10.9° / 26.7° 142.7
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 11.2° / 25.4° 226.1
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.7° 128.7
Mogotio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,190 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Kenya avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,190 ft (1,582 m)
Area797.6 sq mi (2,065.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-0.0224°N, 35.9612°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 24, 2001.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 73 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 76 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 90 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 105 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 108 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 133 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 134 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 167 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in

Mogotio has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in July to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Mogotio

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mogotio Primary School - - - -
St Johns ACK school Muserechi - - - -
Dreams Hill School - - - -
Kelelwa Primary School - - - -
Muserechi Secondary School - - - -
Muserechi Primary School - - - -
Orinie Primary School - - - -
Ngubereti Secondary School - - - -
Ngubereti Primary School - - - -
Legetetwet Primary School - - - -
Noiwet Primary School - - - -
Kiram Academy - - - -
Mogotio Little Friends Academy - - - -
Kapsanai ECD School - - - -
Lomanira ECDE - - - -
Ngusero Primary School - - - -
Ndanai ECDE - - - -
Mogotio High School - - - -
Kisoyan Cheburet ECD - - - -
Kipsogon Secondary School - - - -
Oruyet ECDE - - - -
Kipsogon Primary School - - - -
Logiri Primary School - - - -
Kiprota ECDE - - - -
St. Mary Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Mogotio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi Library0.0
Karen Roses Joint Body Library0.0
Ravine Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mogotio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bahati Open Air Market
Eldama Ravine Market
Generations Stores
Kampi ya Moto Shopping Centre
kibunja
Maili Sita Market Heshima Road
Maili Sita Market Heshima Road
Maili Sita Shopping Center Kabatini
Mogotio Old Market
Railway Station Market
Tumaini Shopping Centre

Restaurants in Mogotio

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo Resort & Eatery
Camp David Pub & Restaurant
Chychies Kitchen
Lozich Equator Resort

Clinics in Mogotio

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kipkitur Dispensary
Kipsogon Health Center
Ngubereti Health Center

Veterinaries in Mogotio

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kipkutur Cattle Dip

Gas Stations in Mogotio

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrol Station - Mogotio
Rubis
Rubis Service Station - Mogotio

Banks in Mogotio

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skyline Sacco

Stadiums & Teams in Mogotio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mogotio

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eldoret International AirportEDLLarge Airport
Nakuru Lanet AirportNUUMedium Airport
Barina Airport-Small Airport
Carzan Rongai Airport-Small Airport
Chagaik Airstrip-Small Airport
Changoi Tea Estate Airport-Small Airport
Chepgoiben Airstrip-Small Airport
Congrieve Airfield-Small Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Delamare Camp Airport-Small Airport
Eldoret Boma Airport-Small Airport
Engelesha Airport-Small Airport
George Smith Farm Airport-Small Airport
Gilgil Coulson Airport-Small Airport
Gogar Airport-Small Airport
Green Park Airport-Small Airport
Head Office Delamere Estates Airport-Small Airport
Ilkek Airport-Small Airport
Jolai Delamere Estates Airport-Small Airport
Kabarak Airstrip-Small Airport
Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport-Small Airport
Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kerio Valley AirportKRVSmall Airport
Kifuku Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Kigio (Malewa) Airport-Small Airport
Kisima Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Laikipia Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) AirportLBNSmall Airport
Loldia Airport-Small Airport
Lomolo Airport-Small Airport
Manyatta Airport-Small Airport
Marinyn Airport-Small Airport
Mbaruk Airport-Small Airport
Menengai Airport-Small Airport
Milmet Airport-Small Airport
Mugie Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Naishi Airport-Small Airport
Naivasha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ndabibi Airport-Small Airport
Ngorare Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Njoro Airport-Small Airport
Nyahururu Airport-Small Airport
Ol Maisor Airport-Small Airport
Olmoran Airfield-Small Airport
Rumuruti Airstrip-Small Airport
Sergoit Airport-Small Airport
Sirocco Airstrip-Small Airport
St. Andrews School Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mogotio

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AIC Mogotio Town church
Full Gospel Church- Muserechi
Kipsogon St. Luke ACK Church
Mogotio Jumia Mosque
St. Peter Cathedral ACK Church

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 Mogotio

What is the population of Mogotio?

Mogotio has a population of 13,366 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 797.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mogotio?

Mogotio 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 64°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.

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