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Mwingi, Kenya
Kitui County · Kenya
Mwingi is a small city in Kitui County, Kenya with a population of 17,025. Elevation: 3,294 ft (1,004 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mwingi
Mwingi is a town in Kitui County in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Kenya. It had an urban population of 15,970 as per the 2009 census. The town is located along the A3 Road between Nairobi and Garissa, 47 kilometres (29Â mi) north of its county capital Kitui, and 200 kilometres (120Â mi) east of the capital city of Nairobi. It was the capital of the former Mwingi District.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,025 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,294 ft (1,004 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9361°, 38.0596° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kitui County |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.7 inches (753 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mwingi
Mwingi is a small city in Kenya (Kitui County) with a population of 17,025. The city sits at an elevation of 3,294 feet (1,004 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Mwingi
Mwingi has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 528 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,294 ft (1,004 m) |
| Area | 1,730.2 sq mi (4,481.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9361°N, 38.0596°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 195 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in |
Mwingi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Mwingi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mui Vocational Training Centre | College | - | , |
| University of Nairobi-Mwingi Campus | University | - | , |
Schools in Mwingi
43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulimani pry school | - | - | - | - |
| katalwa secondary | - | - | - | - |
| kauswini primary | - | - | - | - |
| kiio catholic church youth polytechnic | - | - | - | - |
| mwingi dicece primary | - | - | - | - |
| kitunga primary | - | - | - | - |
| kyethani secondary | - | - | - | - |
| mulanga primary | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's Seminary Secondary, Mwingi | - | - | - | - |
| syomekuku primary | - | - | - | - |
| syomekuku secondary | - | - | - | - |
| katalwa primary | - | - | - | - |
| Kavuoni primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Mbondoni pri school | - | - | - | - |
| Uvaita Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kavuvwani primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Mwingi Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kavuoni Primary school compound | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's seminary Play ground | - | - | - | - |
| Kasina Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwingi Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Mwingi Academy Field | - | - | - | - |
| Kanginga oasis boys secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| syungii secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| base preparatory | - | - | - | - |
| kiomo primary | - | - | - | - |
| kiomo secondary | - | - | - | - |
| kwa munyanzu primary | - | - | - | - |
| mastered kids school | - | - | - | - |
| mwingi boys secondary | - | - | - | - |
| mwingi primary | - | - | - | - |
| reformed bible college | - | - | - | - |
| Itiliku primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Musuani Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katuumba primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kiio secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Muliluni primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Precious blood-tyaa | - | - | - | - |
| Tyaa primary school | - | - | - | - |
| isee primary | - | - | - | - |
| kaela secondary | - | - | - | - |
| kamonyi primary | - | - | - | - |
| kasina primary | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Mwingi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marikiti | |||||
| Mbondoni Shopping Centre | |||||
| Mwingi Bus Park Market | |||||
| Mwingi Greengrocer's Market | |||||
| Mwingi Wholesale Open Market |
Restaurants in Mwingi
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mwingi
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mwingi
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mwingi
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mwingi
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mwingi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mwingi
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kiambere Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mwingi
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| chapel | |
| Good Shepheard Catholic Church | |
| Kang'ethya GFBC | |
| Kang'ethya GFBC Church | |
| Mbondoni Catholic Church | |
| Mbondoni Catholic church | |
| Muithi Museo Catholic Church | |
| St Joseph's Chapel | |
| Tulimani Catholic Church | |
| Tulimani GNCA |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mwingi
What is the population of Mwingi?
Mwingi has a population of 17,025 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,730.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mwingi?
Mwingi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.