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Rongai, Kenya
Nakuru County · Kenya
Rongai is a mid-size city in Nakuru County, Kenya with a population of 30,471. Elevation: 6,152 ft (1,875 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 30,471 |
| Population Density | 373 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,152 ft (1,875 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.1734°, 35.8631° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nakuru County |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0 inches (940 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rongai
Rongai is a mid-size city in Kenya (Nakuru County) with a population of 30,471. The city sits at an elevation of 6,152 feet (1,875 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Rongai
Rongai has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Apr (16.7°C), the coldest is Jul (14.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2054 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,152 ft (1,875 m) |
| Area | 81.6 sq mi (211.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1734°N, 35.8631°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 94 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 127 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 153 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in |
Rongai has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 60°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Rongai
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldama Ravine Technical Training Institute | College | - | , |
| Kamelilo Polytechnic | College | - | , |
| Kamelilo Vocational Trainning Center | College | - | , |
| Kisii uniiversity college | University | - | , |
| Ravine Bible College | College | - | , |
| Ravine Bible College | College | - | , |
Schools in Rongai
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukinyai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Rongai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyrax Hill Museum | ||||
| Hyrax Hill Museum |
Libraries in Rongai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karen Roses Joint Body Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Ravine Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rongai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afraha Stadium Annex Market | |||||
| Afraha Stadium Annex Market | |||||
| Bondeni Central Commerce | |||||
| Eldama Ravine Market | |||||
| Generations Stores | |||||
| Kampi ya Moto Shopping Centre | |||||
| kibunja | |||||
| Kipanga Market | |||||
| Kipanga Market | |||||
| Maasai Market | |||||
| Maasai Market | |||||
| Mogotio Old Market | |||||
| Mwariki Shopping Cener | |||||
| Nasher Market | |||||
| Nasher Market | |||||
| Nessuit Center | |||||
| Pondamali Market | |||||
| Pondamali Market | |||||
| Pwani Shopping Center | |||||
| Railway Station Market | |||||
| Rhonda Modern Market | |||||
| Section 58 Center | |||||
| Section 58 Center | |||||
| Soko Mjinga | |||||
| Soko Mjinga | |||||
| Top Market | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| Tumaini Shopping Centre | |||||
| White House Lane Market | |||||
| Zawadi Food Market | |||||
| Zawadi Food Market |
Restaurants in Rongai
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rongai
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rongai
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rongai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Afraha Stadium |
Airports Near Rongai
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | NUU | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bomet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Congrieve Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Engelesha 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 |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lomolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Menengai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Milmet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naishi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rumuruti Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sirocco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rongai
What is the population of Rongai?
Rongai has a population of 30,471 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 373 people per square mile, spread across 81.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rongai?
Rongai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.