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Ol Joro Orok, Kenya
Nyandarua County · Kenya
Ol Joro Orok is a small town in Nyandarua County, Kenya with a population of 2,116. Elevation: 7,841 ft (2,390 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ol Joro Orok
Ol Joro Orok is a constituency in Kenya. It is one of five constituencies in Nyandarua County. It has an area of 439 km2 (169 sq mi), and an approximate polpulation of 95,643. It is further sub-divided into four County assembly wards: Gathanji, Gatimu, Weru, Charagita
People
Climate
| Population | 2,116 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,841 ft (2,390 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.0747°, 36.3629° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyandarua County |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.9 inches (963 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ol Joro Orok
Ol Joro Orok is a small town in Kenya (Nyandarua County) with a population of 2,116. The city sits at an elevation of 7,841 feet (2,390 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,841 ft (2,390 m) |
| Area | 596.1 sq mi (1,543.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0747°N, 36.3629°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 93 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 113 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 137 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in |
Ol Joro Orok has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 56°F in August to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").
Schools in Ol Joro Orok
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaka Reli Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ol Joro Orok Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngano Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rotewood Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Kangui Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Kahuho Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Gatimu Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Gthanji Secondary | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Ol Joro Orok
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahati Open Air Market | |||||
| Barnabas Highway Market | |||||
| Barnabas Highway Market | |||||
| Dondori Centre | |||||
| Free Area Fresh Food Market | |||||
| Karuga Market | |||||
| Kiandege Market | |||||
| Kiundu | |||||
| Kiundu | |||||
| Maili Sita Market Heshima Road | |||||
| Maili Sita Market Heshima Road | |||||
| Maili Sita Shopping Center Kabatini | |||||
| Market Stalls | |||||
| Ndaragwa Market | |||||
| Ngamini Village | |||||
| Nyahururu Market |
Shopping Malls in Ol Joro Orok
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ol Joro Orok
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ol Joro Orok
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laikipia Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | NUU | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Congrieve Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Enasoit Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Engelesha 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 |
| Kamogi Ranch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kisima Ranch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laikipia Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) Airport | LBN | Small Airport |
| Lentille Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loisaba Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lomolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Menengai Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Milmet Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mpala Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mpala Research Center Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mukenye Ranch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Naishi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ngorare Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Ol Joro Orok?
Ol Joro Orok has a population of 2,116 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 596.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ol Joro Orok?
Ol Joro Orok enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches.