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Ol Kalau South Settlement, Kenya

Nyandarua County · Kenya

Ol Kalau South Settlement is a small city in Nyandarua County, Kenya with a population of 13,234. Elevation: 8,415 ft (2,565 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,234 Population 47/sq mi density
8,415 ft Elevation 2,565 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Ol Kalau South Settlement

Ol Kalau South Settlement

The Central Province was a region in central Kenya until 2013, when Kenya's provinces were replaced by a system of counties. It covered an area of 11,449 km2 (4,420 sq mi) and was located to the north of Nairobi and west of Mount Kenya. The province had 4,383,743 inhabitants according to the 2009 census. The provincial headquarters was Nyeri.

People

Population13,234
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation8,415 ft (2,565 m)
Population13,234
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation8,415 ft (2,565 m)
Coordinates-0.2744°, 36.3400°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNyandarua County
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,049 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ol Kalau South Settlement

Ol Kalau South Settlement is a small city in Kenya (Nyandarua County) with a population of 13,234. The city sits at an elevation of 8,415 feet (2,565 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Ol Kalau South Settlement

Ol Kalau South Settlement has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Mar (16.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.1°C / 59°F 6.7° / 22.7° 95.6
Feb 16°C / 61°F 6.9° / 24.2° 60.2
Mar 16.6°C / 62°F 7.7° / 25.1° 124.4
Apr 16.3°C / 61°F 10.1° / 23.7° 297.4
May 15.6°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22.8° 204.8
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 7.2° / 21.7° 100.5
Jul 14°C / 57°F 7.4° / 21.1° 92.2
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 7.2° / 22.1° 109.3
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 22.8° 131.6
Oct 15.5°C / 60°F 8.3° / 23.4° 141.0
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 9.5° / 22.1° 259.2
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 7.5° / 22.1° 147.2
Ol Kalau South Settlement enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,415 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Kenya avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,415 ft (2,565 m)
Area280.0 sq mi (725.3 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates-0.2744°N, 36.3400°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 24, 2001.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 44 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 70 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 98 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 104 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 119 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 134 km
Silali Shield 1,528 m (5,013 ft) -5050 159 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 179 km
Emuruangogolak Shield 1,285 m (4,216 ft) 1910 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
August 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in Coldest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in

Ol Kalau South Settlement has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 56°F in August to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Ol Kalau South Settlement

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kanouri Secondary - - - -
Gatarwa Secondary - - - -
Mukenya Primary School - - - -
Mukenya Secondary School - - - -
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Museums in Ol Kalau South Settlement

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hyrax Hill Museum
Hyrax Hill Museum
Kariandusi Museum

Farmers Markets in Ol Kalau South Settlement

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bahati Open Air Market
Barnabas Highway Market
Barnabas Highway Market
Dondori Centre
Free Area Fresh Food Market
Kiundu
Kiundu
Maili Sita Market Heshima Road
Maili Sita Market Heshima Road
Maili Sita Shopping Center Kabatini
Mbaruk Shopping Centre
Ndaragwa Market
Section 58 Center
Section 58 Center
White House Lane Market

Airports Near Ol Kalau South Settlement

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laikipia Air Base-Medium Airport
Nakuru Lanet AirportNUUMedium Airport
Nanyuki Civil AirportNYKMedium 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
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
Kamok Airstrip-Small Airport
Kerio Valley AirportKRVSmall Airport
Kifuku Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Kigio (Malewa) Airport-Small Airport
Kijabe Airport-Small Airport
Kongoni Airport-Small Airport
Kongoni Game Valley Airport-Small Airport
Laburra Airport-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 AirportNYESmall Airport
Ol Maisor Airport-Small Airport
Oljogi Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Olpejeta Airport-Small Airport
Oserian Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Oserongoni Airport-Small 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 Ol Kalau South Settlement

What is the population of Ol Kalau South Settlement?

Ol Kalau South Settlement has a population of 13,234 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 280.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ol Kalau South Settlement?

Ol Kalau South Settlement enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.

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