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Nyansiongo, Kenya

Nyamira county · Kenya

Nyansiongo is a small city in Nyamira county, Kenya with a population of 5,993. Elevation: 6,883 ft (2,098 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

5,993 Population 161/sq mi density
6,883 ft Elevation 2,098 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Nyansiongo

Nyansiongo

Rift Valley Province of Kenya, bordering Uganda, was one of Kenya's eight provinces, before the 2013 Kenyan general election.
Rift Valley Province was the largest and one of the most economically important provinces in Kenya. It was dominated by the Kenya Rift Valley which passes through it and gave the province its name. According to the 2009 Census, the former province covered an area of 182,505.1 square kilometres and would have had a population of 10,006,805, making it the largest and most populous province in the country. The bulk of the provincial population inhabited a strip between former Nairobi and Nyanza Province. The capital was the town of Nakuru.

People

Population5,993
Density161/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation6,883 ft (2,098 m)
Population5,993
Population Density161 / sq mi
Elevation6,883 ft (2,098 m)
Coordinates-0.7596°, 35.0148°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNyamira county
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nyansiongo

Nyansiongo is a small city in Kenya (Nyamira county) with a population of 5,993. The city sits at an elevation of 6,883 feet (2,098 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Nyansiongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,883 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Kenya avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,883 ft (2,098 m)
Area37.2 sq mi (96.4 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates-0.7596°N, 35.0148°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 11, 2021.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 85 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 123 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 144 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 71 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 135 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 143 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 155 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
March 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 8.7 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 6.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
August 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in

Nyansiongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Nyansiongo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Riang'ombe Pri. School
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Libraries in Nyansiongo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kenya National Library Services-Kisii0.0

Farmers Markets in Nyansiongo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birongo market
Bonyunyu Market
Chebole Market
Keroka Market
Kisii County Market
Kisii Town Market
Kitaru Centre
Litein Market
Magombo Market
Manga Farmers Market
Mokomoni Market
Mokomoni Tea Buying Centre
Nyansiongo
Nyansiongo
Tombe Market

Gas Stations in Nyansiongo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KE #13375561601

Banks in Nyansiongo

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op Bank ATM - Nyansiongo Branch
KCB Mtaani - Daniel Onkangi Paul

Shopping Malls in Nyansiongo

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amakara
Susan Momanyi

Stadiums & Teams in Nyansiongo

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Airports Near Nyansiongo

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kisumu International AirportKISLarge Airport
Mara Serena Lodge AirstripMREMedium Airport
Angama Mara AirportANASmall Airport
Arroket AirportSmall Airport
Bomet AirportSmall Airport
Chagaik AirstripSmall Airport
Changoi Tea Estate AirportSmall Airport
Chepgoiben AirstripSmall Airport
Enarau Conservancy AirstripSmall Airport
Fig Tree AirportSmall Airport
Homa Bay AirportSmall Airport
Intona Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kichwa Tembo AirportKTJSmall Airport
Kilgoris AirportSmall Airport
Kisii AirportSmall Airport
Kuluo AirportSmall Airport
Mara North Conservancy AirstripHKRSmall Airport
Mara Shikar AirportSmall Airport
Mara-Olkiombo AirportOLXSmall Airport
Marinyn AirportSmall Airport
Migori AirportSmall Airport
Musiara AirstripMDRSmall Airport
Nampaso AirportSmall Airport
Ngerende AirportSmall Airport
North Mara AirportSmall Airport
Ol Seki Naboisho AirstripOSJSmall Airport
Olare Orok AirfieldOLGSmall Airport
Siana AirstripSmall Airport
Tarime AirportSmall Airport
Tinderet Teas Estate AirstripSmall Airport
Weavers AirstripSmall Airport

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 Nyansiongo

What is the population of Nyansiongo?

Nyansiongo has a population of 5,993 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 161 people per square mile, spread across 37.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nyansiongo?

Nyansiongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches.

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