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Rombo, Kenya

Kajiado County · Kenya

Rombo is a small town in Kajiado County, Kenya with a population of 3,854. Elevation: 3,845 ft (1,172 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,854 Population 14/sq mi density
3,845 ft Elevation 1,172 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Rombo

Rombo is a settlement in Kenya's Kajiado County. It is a division in the Loitokitok sub county. It borders Tanzania to the south and Illasit town to the west and Taveta to the south east.

People

Population3,854
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation3,845 ft (1,172 m)
Population3,854
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation3,845 ft (1,172 m)
Coordinates-3.0463°, 37.6954°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKajiado County
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rombo

Rombo is a small town in Kenya (Kajiado County) with a population of 3,854. The city sits at an elevation of 3,845 feet (1,172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Rombo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,845 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Kenya avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,845 ft (1,172 m)
Area276.4 sq mi (716.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-3.0463°N, 37.6954°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 2, 2022.

Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 52 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 102 km
Jul 18, 2007 37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania M4.3 144 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 73 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 56 km
Feb 7, 2019 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania M3.7 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 46 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in

Rombo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Rombo

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Belgrove Primary School Lemongo - - - -
Nasipa School - - - -
Esosian primary school - - - -
Colin Davies School - - - -
Matepas Primary School - - - -
Olgirra Primary School - - - -
Rombo Primary Girls School - - - -
Oloirien High School - - - -
Ol Mapinu Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Rombo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kibaoni Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rombo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kimana Animal Market

Airports Near Rombo

35 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
Kathekani East Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilaguni AirportILUSmall Airport
Kilalinda Airport-Small Airport
Kilalinda North Airstrip-Small Airport
Kimana Airstrip-Small Airport
Lake Jipe 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
Mwatate Airport-Small Airport
Ngulia Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Oloitoktok Airport-Small Airport
REA Vipingo Airstrip-Small Airport
Sheldrick Trust Strip-Small Airport
Subati 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
Tsavo Safari Camp Airstrip-Small Airport
Tsavo Trust Airstrip-Small Airport
Wanjala Mine Airstrip-Small Airport
West Kilimanjaro Airport-Small Airport
Ziwani 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 Rombo

What is the population of Rombo?

Rombo has a population of 3,854 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 276.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rombo?

Rombo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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