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Rongo, Kenya
Migori County · Kenya
Rongo is a small city in Migori County, Kenya with a population of 20,688. Elevation: 4,836 ft (1,474 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rongo
In Māori mythology, Rongo or Rongo-mā-Tāne is a major god (atua) of cultivated plants, especially kūmara, a vital crop. Other crops cultivated by Māori in traditional times included taro, yams (uwhi), cordyline (tī), and gourds (hue). Because of their tropical origin, most of these crops were difficult to grow except in the far north of the North Island, hence the importance of Rongo in New Zealand.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,688 |
| Population Density | 1,993 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,836 ft (1,474 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.7568°, 34.5983° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Migori County |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.5 inches (952 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rongo
Rongo is a small city in Kenya (Migori County) with a population of 20,688. The city sits at an elevation of 4,836 feet (1,474 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Rongo
Rongo has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (23.4°C), the coldest is Jun (20.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1787 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,836 ft (1,474 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,993/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7568°N, 34.5983°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in |
Rongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in August to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (2.3").
Schools in Rongo
56+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriri Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyangau Primary | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Generation Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Ofwanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarombo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lwala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Minyenya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuna Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kadianga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ofwanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ofwanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Komito Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uriri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rare Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sumba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Andingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanyadgiro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Preschool | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Nyang'ao Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarombo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarombo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ringa Kodongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dede Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakuru Seondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakuru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanga High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Apondo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarach Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakwere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koderobara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kosodo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Siala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Hope Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Oyugi Ogango Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Arundo Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Rongo University | - | - | - | - |
| Toku Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Marera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyaburu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sangla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Winyo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Winyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Winyo SDA Church | - | - | - | - |
| Opapo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Georgina Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamuga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kangeso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kangeso Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitweru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngere Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Kanyawanga Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Mitwe Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Rakwaro Primary and Secondary | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rongo
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Libraries in Rongo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Services-Kisii | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rongo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Ayora Market | |||||
| Daraja Mbili Market | |||||
| Dede Market Centre | |||||
| Itibo Market | |||||
| Jwelu Centre | |||||
| Kisii County Market | |||||
| Kisii Town Market | |||||
| Kogenya Market | |||||
| Magungu Market | |||||
| Makongeni Shopping Center | |||||
| Manga Farmers Market | |||||
| Mosocho Market | |||||
| Ndere Centre | |||||
| New Dede Market Place | |||||
| Nyakoe Market | |||||
| Nyakuru Market place | |||||
| Nyalkinyi Market Centre | |||||
| Nyamataro | |||||
| Ojinyo Market | |||||
| Ombek Market | |||||
| Omoya Market | |||||
| Oyugis Market | |||||
| Oyugis Market | |||||
| Ragwe Market | |||||
| Ranen Shopping Centre | |||||
| Rangwe | |||||
| Riosir Open Air Market | |||||
| Rodi Market | |||||
| Rongo Market | |||||
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Restaurants in Rongo
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rongo
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rongo
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rongo
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rongo
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rongo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rongo
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Medium Airport |
| Angama Mara Airport | ANA | Small Airport |
| Arroket Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bomet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Enarau Conservancy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fig Tree Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kichwa Tembo Airport | KTJ | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuluo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara North Conservancy Airstrip | HKR | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara-Olkiombo Airport | OLX | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mfangano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Musiara Airstrip | MDR | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Mara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olare Orok Airfield | OLG | Small Airport |
| Rusinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Weavers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rongo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rongo Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rongo
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bondo SDA Church | |
| Koderobara SDA Church | |
| Kuja SDA Church | |
| Lorateng Church | |
| Mitwe SDA Church | |
| Nduru SDA Church | |
| Nyakwere SDA Church | |
| Nyarech SDA Church | |
| Nyarombo Cathedrol | |
| Nyarombo PEFA | |
| Nyarombo Power Church | |
| Nyarombo Power of Jesus Around the World Church | |
| Nyarombo SDA Church | |
| Ober Church | |
| Odienya SDA Church | |
| Odinga Church | |
| Sare SDA Church | |
| SDA Rongo Central | |
| Siala SDA Church | |
| St. John's Seminary Rawkwaro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rongo
What is the population of Rongo?
Rongo has a population of 20,688 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 1,993 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rongo?
Rongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.