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Rodi, Kenya

Homa Bay County · Kenya

Rodi is a small city in Homa Bay County, Kenya with a population of 8,122. Elevation: 4,354 ft (1,327 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,122 Population 87/sq mi density
4,354 ft Elevation 1,327 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Rodi

Marinde is a settlement in Kenya's Nyanza Province.

People

Population8,122
Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Population8,122
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Coordinates-0.6246°, 34.5030°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceHoma Bay County
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,136 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rodi

Rodi is a small city in Kenya (Homa Bay County) with a population of 8,122. The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet (1,327 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Rodi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Kenya avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Area93.9 sq mi (243.2 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6246°N, 34.5030°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 47 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 109 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 122 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 134 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 27 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 8.0 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Rodi has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Rodi

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ongeng primary - - - -
Orero Primary School - - - -
Orero High School - - - -
Wiobiero Secondary School - - - -
Wiobiero Primary School - - - -
Ndere Secondary School - - - -
Ndere Primary school - - - -
ongako primary - - - -
ongako secondary - - - -
obera boys - - - -
Rodi Primary School - - - -
kanyangasi pri - - - -
Maguje Primary School - - - -
Masakla Primary School - - - -
Ogande Primary School - - - -
Pap Ndege Primary - - - -
Pundo Primary School - - - -
Lo Rateng Primary School - - - -
Ndiru Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Rodi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kochia Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rodi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Andhoge Market
Ayora Market
Dede Market Centre
Itibo Market
Jwelu Centre
Luanda Kotieno
Luanda-Nyamasare Market
Madundu Beach Market
Magungu Market
Makaka Market
Makongeni Shopping Center
Mosocho Market
Ndere Centre
New Dede Market Place
Nyakuru Market place
Nyalkinyi Market Centre
Nyamataro
Nyangweso market
Obwanda Shopping Center
Ojinyo Market
Ombek Market
Omoya Market
Oriang Market
Oyugis Market
Oyugis Market
Ragwe Market
Ranen Shopping Centre
Rangwe
Riosir Open Air Market
Rodi Market
Rongo Market
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Twis
Waondo Centre
Wikwang Beach Market
Youth Market

Gas Stations in Rodi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jakoyugi Petrol Station

Banks in Rodi

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Co-op Bank ATM - Rongo Branch
Equity bank agent

Shopping Malls in Rodi

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rodi kopany shopping centre

Stadiums & Teams in Rodi

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Airports Near Rodi

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kisumu International AirportKISLarge Airport
Angama Mara AirportANASmall Airport
Arroket Airport-Small Airport
Changoi Tea Estate Airport-Small Airport
Homa Bay Airport-Small Airport
Intona Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kichwa Tembo AirportKTJSmall Airport
Kilgoris Airport-Small Airport
Kisii Airport-Small Airport
Kuluo Airport-Small Airport
Mara North Conservancy AirstripHKRSmall Airport
Mara Shikar Airport-Small Airport
Mfangano Airport-Small Airport
Migori Airport-Small Airport
Musiara AirstripMDRSmall Airport
Ngerende Airport-Small Airport
Olare Orok AirfieldOLGSmall Airport
Rusinga Airport-Small Airport
Saptai Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarime Airport-Small Airport
Weavers Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rodi

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Girango SDA
Imbo Newbold SDA Church
Ndere SDA church
Pap Alego SDA compound
St. Joseph's

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 Rodi

What is the population of Rodi?

Rodi has a population of 8,122 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 93.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rodi?

Rodi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.

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