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Nyambunwa, Kenya
Kisii County · Kenya
Nyambunwa is a small city in Kisii County, Kenya with a population of 13,405. Elevation: 5,302 ft (1,616 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Nyambunwa
Kisii is a municipality and urban centre in south-western Kenya and the capital city of Kisii County. Kisii Town also serves as a major urban and commercial centre in the Gusii Highlands—Kisii and Nyamira counties—and the South Nyanza region and is the second largest town in formerly greater Nyanza after Kisumu City. Kisii municipality sits right at the centre of the western Kenya tourist circuit that includes the Tabaka Soapstone Carvings, Maasai Mara, Ruma National Park and part of the Lake Victoria Basin.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,405 |
| Population Density | 968 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,302 ft (1,616 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.6778°, 34.7072° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kisii County |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,136 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nyambunwa
Nyambunwa is a small city in Kenya (Kisii County) with a population of 13,405. The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet (1,616 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Nyambunwa
Nyambunwa has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2612 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,302 ft (1,616 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6778°N, 34.7072°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 178 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in |
Nyambunwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (3.2").
Schools in Nyambunwa
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itierio Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Fr. Scheffer Asumbi BoysSchool | — | — | — | — |
| Kameji Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kameji Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyambunwa Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Asumbi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Itierio E.L.C.K Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Itierio Girls' Boarding Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Itierio Boys' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suneka D.O.K. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Peter's Suneka Girls' Secodary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyakung'u Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Botoro E.L.C.K. Mixed Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Botoro E.L.C.K. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Keizen School | — | — | — | — |
| Itierio Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Nyambunwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Services-Kisii | 0.0 | |||||
| Kochia Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nyambunwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Andhoge Market | |||||
| Ayora Market | |||||
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| Bongu Kachieng | |||||
| Daraja Mbili Market | |||||
| Dede Market Centre | |||||
| Itibo Market | |||||
| Jwelu Centre | |||||
| Keroka Market | |||||
| Kisii County Market | |||||
| Kisii Town Market | |||||
| Magombo Market | |||||
| Magungu Market | |||||
| Makongeni Shopping Center | |||||
| Manga Farmers Market | |||||
| Mosocho Market | |||||
| New Dede Market Place | |||||
| Nyakoe Market | |||||
| Nyakuru Market place | |||||
| Nyalkinyi Market Centre | |||||
| Nyamataro | |||||
| Nyangweso market | |||||
| Obwanda Shopping Center | |||||
| Ojinyo Market | |||||
| Ombek Market | |||||
| Omoya Market | |||||
| Oyugis Market | |||||
| Oyugis Market | |||||
| Ragwe Market | |||||
| Ranen Shopping Centre | |||||
| Rangwe | |||||
| Riosir Open Air Market | |||||
| Rodi Market | |||||
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| Tombe Market |
Bus Stations in Nyambunwa
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nyambunwa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nyambunwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nyambunwa
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Medium Airport |
| Angama Mara Airport | ANA | Small Airport |
| Arroket Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bomet Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Enarau Conservancy Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kichwa Tembo Airport | KTJ | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuluo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mara North Conservancy Airstrip | HKR | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mara-Olkiombo Airport | OLX | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mfangano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Musiara Airstrip | MDR | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | — | Small Airport |
| North Mara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip | OSJ | Small Airport |
| Olare Orok Airfield | OLG | Small Airport |
| Rusinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Weavers Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nyambunwa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Old Church |
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What is the population of Nyambunwa?
Nyambunwa has a population of 13,405 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 968 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nyambunwa?
Nyambunwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.