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Olulung’a, Kenya

Narok County · Kenya

Olulung’a is a small city in Narok County, Kenya with a population of 5,609. Elevation: 6,398 ft (1,950 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

5,609 Population 19/sq mi density
6,398 ft Elevation 1,950 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Olulung’a

Olulung’a

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

Population5,609
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Population5,609
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Coordinates-1.0027°, 35.6634°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNarok County
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Olulung’a

Olulung’a is a small city in Kenya (Narok County) with a population of 5,609. The city sits at an elevation of 6,398 feet (1,950 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Olulung’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,398 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Kenya avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Area291.8 sq mi (755.7 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-1.0027°N, 35.6634°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 128 km
Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 114 km
Jul 12, 2007 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya M4.5 143 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 136 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya M4.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olkaria (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 71 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 73 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 79 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 147 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 186 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
February 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in

Olulung’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Olulung’a

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Olkiriaine Secondary school
Natuboi primary
Legina primary school
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Museums in Olulung’a

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Narok Museum

Farmers Markets in Olulung’a

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Muthurua Market
Ololulung'a Market

Gas Stations in Olulung’a

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandos Filling Station

Shopping Malls in Olulung’a

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ololulung'a Junction

Stadiums & Teams in Olulung’a

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Airports Near Olulung’a

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mara Serena Lodge AirstripMREMedium Airport
Nakuru Lanet AirportNUUMedium Airport
Airspray Naivasha AirfieldSmall Airport
Angama Mara AirportANASmall Airport
Arroket AirportSmall Airport
Barton's Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Bomet AirportSmall Airport
Chagaik AirstripSmall Airport
Changoi Tea Estate AirportSmall Airport
Chepgoiben AirstripSmall Airport
Congrieve AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottars Mara AirportSmall Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Delamare Camp AirportSmall Airport
Enarau Conservancy AirstripSmall Airport
Fig Tree AirportSmall Airport
Gilgil Coulson AirportSmall Airport
Green Park AirportSmall Airport
Head Office Delamere Estates AirportSmall Airport
Ilkek AirportSmall Airport
Jolai Delamere Estates AirportSmall Airport
Keekorok AirportKEUSmall Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kichwa Tembo AirportKTJSmall Airport
Kigio (Malewa) AirportSmall Airport
Kongoni AirportSmall Airport
Kongoni Game Valley AirportSmall Airport
Kuluo AirportSmall Airport
Langata Enerit AirstripSmall Airport
Loldia AirportSmall Airport
Longonot Fair AirstripSmall Airport
Manyatta AirportSmall Airport
Mara North Conservancy AirstripHKRSmall Airport
Mara Shikar AirportSmall Airport
Mara-Olkiombo AirportOLXSmall Airport
Marinyn AirportSmall Airport
Mbaruk AirportSmall Airport
Musiara AirstripMDRSmall Airport
Naishi AirportSmall Airport
Nampaso AirportSmall Airport
Narok AirportSmall Airport
Ndabibi AirportSmall Airport
Ngerende AirportSmall Airport
Njoro AirportSmall Airport
Ol Seki Naboisho AirstripOSJSmall Airport
Olare Orok AirfieldOLGSmall Airport
Olderkesi AirstripSmall Airport
Oserian Naivasha AirportSmall Airport
Oserongoni AirportSmall Airport
Oseur AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Olulung’a

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church

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 Olulung’a

What is the population of Olulung’a?

Olulung’a has a population of 5,609 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 291.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Olulung’a?

Olulung’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

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