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Ogembo, Kenya
Kisii County · Kenya
Ogembo is a small city in Kisii County, Kenya with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 5,289 ft (1,612 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ogembo
Ogembo is a small farming town in Kisii County, Kenya. Her inhabitants are the abagusii community. The town started around 1860 by the locals and around 1920s it became a commercial center for the Indians and a government centre for the colonial rule in the area. The surrounding area is well known for banana farming and tea farming. Ogembo is located 380 km west of Nairobi and has a population of 20,000.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,000 |
| Population Density | 951 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,289 ft (1,612 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.8012°, 34.7258° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kisii County |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.5 inches (952 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ogembo
Ogembo is a small city in Kenya (Kisii County) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,289 feet (1,612 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Ogembo
Ogembo has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1836 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,289 ft (1,612 m) |
| Area | 21.0 sq mi (54.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8012°N, 34.7258°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 175 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°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 | 70°F (21°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 |
Ogembo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 66°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (3.2").
Libraries in Ogembo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Services-Kisii | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ogembo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Daraja Mbili Market | |||||
| Dede Market Centre | |||||
| Itibo Market | |||||
| Jwelu Centre | |||||
| Keroka Market | |||||
| Kisii County Market | |||||
| Kisii Town Market | |||||
| Kogenya Market | |||||
| Magombo Market | |||||
| Manga Farmers Market | |||||
| Mosocho Market | |||||
| New Dede Market Place | |||||
| Nyakoe Market | |||||
| Nyakuru Market place | |||||
| Nyamataro | |||||
| Ombek Market | |||||
| Ranen Shopping Centre | |||||
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| Riosir Open Air Market | |||||
| Rodi Market | |||||
| Rongo Market | |||||
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Gas Stations in Ogembo
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ogembo
| Team | League | Division |
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Airports Near Ogembo
33 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 |
| Fig Tree Airport | - | 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 |
| Siana Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Weavers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ogembo
What is the population of Ogembo?
Ogembo has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 951 people per square mile, spread across 21.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ogembo?
Ogembo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.