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Sotik, Kenya
Bomet County · Kenya
Sotik is a small town in Bomet County, Kenya with a population of 4,194. Elevation: 5,932 ft (1,808 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sotik
Sotik town is an urban centre situated in Sotik Sub-county within Bomet County in the Western region of Kenya and managed by Sotik Town Council. Initially, it was the home of Mugenik Barngetuny Araap Sitonik, a prominent Kipsigis prophet of the late 19th century. Sotik is a metropolitan town with a majority of the residents from the Kipsigis ethnicity and a minority being from other ethnicities from Kenya including Somalis and Indians. The town is home to Kalenjin music artist Philip Yegon; Kenyan athletes Paul Kipsiele Koech and Mercy Cherono; and Kenyan politicians Lorna Laboso and the late Joyce Cherono Laboso.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,194 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,932 ft (1,808 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.6907°, 35.1110° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Bomet County |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sotik
Sotik is a small town in Kenya (Bomet County) with a population of 4,194. The city sits at an elevation of 5,932 feet (1,808 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,932 ft (1,808 m) |
| Area | 262.8 sq mi (680.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6907°N, 35.1110°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 133 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in |
Sotik has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in August to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (3.1").
Schools in Sotik
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugutek primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Uswet Primary | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sotik
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Sotik
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birongo market | |||||
| Bonyunyu Market | |||||
| Chebole Market | |||||
| Kapkwen Market | |||||
| Keroka Market | |||||
| Kitaru Centre | |||||
| Litein Market | |||||
| Magombo Market | |||||
| Mokomoni Market | |||||
| Mokomoni Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Nyansiongo | |||||
| Nyansiongo | |||||
| Sotteg Plaza | |||||
| Tombe Market |
Gas Stations in Sotik
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sotik
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sotik
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sotik
34 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 |
| Gogar 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 |
| Migori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Musiara Airstrip | MDR | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Narok Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Mara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ol Seki Naboisho Airstrip | OSJ | Small Airport |
| Olare Orok Airfield | OLG | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Weavers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sotik
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sotik Post Office |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sotik
What is the population of Sotik?
Sotik has a population of 4,194 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 262.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sotik?
Sotik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.