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Saba Saba, Kenya

Murang'A · Kenya

Saba Saba is a small town in Murang'A, Kenya with a population of 2,438. Elevation: 4,557 ft (1,389 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,438 Population 52/sq mi density
4,557 ft Elevation 1,389 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Saba Saba

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People

Population2,438
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Population2,438
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Coordinates-0.8759°, 37.1432°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceMurang'A
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saba Saba

Saba Saba is a small town in Kenya (Murang'A) with a population of 2,438. The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet (1,389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Saba Saba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Kenya avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Area46.7 sq mi (120.9 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates-0.8759°N, 37.1432°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 16, 2024 7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya M4.6 149 km
Apr 17, 2012 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya M4.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 93 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 95 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 106 km
Nyambeni Hills Shield 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
April 69°F (21°C) 10.3 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in

Saba Saba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Saba Saba

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Makuyu Boys High School - - - -
Karugia Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saba Saba

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zoza Radio bongo flava, genge MP3
AT254 Online Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Juja FM - MP3
At254 Radio - AAC 192 kbps
George Jones - MP3
Heaven FM Radio - MP3
Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi - AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Saba Saba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
JKUAT Library0.0
JKUAT Library0.0
JKUAT Library0.0
JKUAT Library0.0
Kenya National Library Services-Thika0.0
Kenya National Library Services-Thika0.0

Farmers Markets in Saba Saba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gakungu Shopping Centre
Gatundu Market
Gatunyu
Grain Market
Hay Market
Hay Market
Juja Market
Kagundu-ini Market
Kambiti Market
Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market
Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market
Kwa Matunda
Mango Sellers
Mango vendors
Mango Vendors
Maragwa Roadside Market
Maragwa Roadside Market
Mbombo Reli Market
Mbombo Reli Market
SAGANA OPEN MARKET
U-Shop Shopping Centre & Matatu Stage
Wakaria Market
Witheithie Market
Witheithie Market
Witheithie New Market

Restaurants in Saba Saba

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casablanca Resort
Countryside

Train Stations in Saba Saba

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Makuyu

Gas Stations in Saba Saba

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Friends Filling Station
Gulf Energy
Huhi
Overflow Gas Station
Shell

Shopping Malls in Saba Saba

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karugia Shopping Center

Stadiums & Teams in Saba Saba

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Airports Near Saba Saba

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBOLarge Airport
Moi Air Base-Medium Airport
Nairobi Wilson AirportWILMedium Airport
Airspray Naivasha Airfield-Small Airport
Athi River Airport-Small Airport
Bobs Harries Airport-Small Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Embu Airport-Small Airport
Kamburu Airport-Small Airport
Kedong Airport-Small Airport
Kiambere Airport-Small Airport
Kigio (Malewa) Airport-Small Airport
Kijabe Airport-Small Airport
Laburra Airport-Small Airport
Limuru Airstrip-Small Airport
Lubarra Airport-Small Airport
Malinda Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Marrian's Airport-Small Airport
Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Naivasha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nanyuki West Airport-Small Airport
National Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Nyeri AirportNYESmall Airport
Orly Airpark-Small Airport
Solio Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Talu Airport-Small Airport
Wanguru (Thiba) 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 Saba Saba

What is the population of Saba Saba?

Saba Saba has a population of 2,438 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 46.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saba Saba?

Saba Saba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

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