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Oloitokitok, Kenya

Kajiado County · Kenya

Oloitokitok is a small city in Kajiado County, Kenya with a population of 10,568. Elevation: 5,804 ft (1,769 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,568 Population 19/sq mi density
5,804 ft Elevation 1,769 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Oloitokitok

Loitokitok, also Oloitokitok, or Loitoktok is a town in Kajiado County, Kajiado South Constituency close to the Tanzania and Kenya border. It is a vibrant multi cultural, multi ethnic border town.

People

Population10,568
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation5,804 ft (1,769 m)
Population10,568
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation5,804 ft (1,769 m)
Coordinates-2.9272°, 37.5103°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKajiado County
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,038 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oloitokitok

Oloitokitok is a small city in Kenya (Kajiado County) with a population of 10,568. The city sits at an elevation of 5,804 feet (1,769 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Oloitokitok

Oloitokitok has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Mar (18.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1886 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.3°C / 63°F 11.5° / 24° 122.2
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.5° 122.4
Mar 18.5°C / 65°F 11.9° / 26.2° 124.1
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 12.5° / 25.1° 184.5
May 16.6°C / 62°F 11° / 23.5° 200.8
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 9.8° / 22.3° 122.2
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 7.6° / 22.4° 75.1
Aug 15.5°C / 60°F 9.1° / 24.2° 111.1
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 9.6° / 25.4° 137.6
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 10.2° / 26.9° 98.5
Nov 18°C / 64°F 11.6° / 25.7° 333.0
Dec 17.5°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.4° 254.5
Oloitokitok enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,804 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Kenya avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,804 ft (1,769 m)
Area549.6 sq mi (1,423.5 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9272°N, 37.5103°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.58"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 2, 2022.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 129 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 137 km
Jul 15, 2007 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.4 150 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 148 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 141 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 145 km
Jul 30, 2007 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania M4.7 137 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 74 km
Jul 31, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.7 135 km
Aug 21, 2013 Tanzania M4.6 135 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 88 km
Aug 20, 2007 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 140 km
Jul 22, 2007 50 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.4 143 km
Jul 25, 2007 51 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 144 km
Jul 18, 2007 37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 123 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 90 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 80 km
Jul 16, 2007 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M4.1 136 km
Aug 9, 2007 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 134 km
Jul 21, 2007 57 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 49 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 92 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 8.6 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 69°F (21°C) 7.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in

Oloitokitok has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Oloitokitok

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oloitokitok Boys Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oloitokitok

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Oloitokitok

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kibaoni Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Oloitokitok

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kimana Animal Market

Restaurants in Oloitokitok

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

African Plate

Gas Stations in Oloitokitok

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KE #2337474721

Airports Near Oloitokitok

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kilimanjaro International AirportJROLarge Airport
Amboseli AirportASVMedium Airport
Chyulus Airport-Small Airport
Finch Hattons Airport-Small Airport
Iltilal Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamboyo (Tsavo West) Airport-Small Airport
Kangetchwa Airport-Small Airport
Kanzi Airport-Small Airport
Kilaguni AirportILUSmall Airport
Kimana Airstrip-Small Airport
Lake Jipe Airport-Small Airport
Makindu Airport-Small Airport
Maktau Gate Airport-Small Airport
Mbirikani Airport-Small Airport
Moshi AirportQSISmall Airport
Mountain Side Airport-Small Airport
Mtito Andei Airport-Small Airport
Namanga Airport-Small Airport
Ngulia Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Oloitoktok Airport-Small Airport
REA Vipingo Airstrip-Small Airport
Taita Hills Airport-Small Airport
Taveta Airport-Small Airport
Tawi Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Tortilis Camp Airstrip-Small Airport
TPC Airport-Small Airport
Wanjala Mine Airstrip-Small Airport
West Kilimanjaro Airport-Small Airport
Ziwani Airport-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Oloitokitok

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Kilimanjaro National ParkNatural1987

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Elevation
1,622 m (5,322 ft)

🇰🇪 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Oloitokitok

Kilimanjaro National Park
Natural · inscribed 1987
At 5,895 m, Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa. This volcanic massif stands in splendid isolation above the surrounding plains, with its snowy peak looming over the savannah. The mountain is encircled by mountain forest. Numerous mammals, many of them ...

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 Oloitokitok

What is the population of Oloitokitok?

Oloitokitok has a population of 10,568 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 549.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oloitokitok?

Oloitokitok enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches.

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