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South Kinangop, Kenya
Nyandarua County · Kenya
South Kinangop is a small town in Nyandarua County, Kenya with a population of 3,929. Elevation: 8,320 ft (2,536 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About South Kinangop
Njabini is a small town in Nyandarua County, Kenya.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,929 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,320 ft (2,536 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.7264°, 36.6526° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyandarua County |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.3 inches (1,049 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About South Kinangop
South Kinangop is a small town in Kenya (Nyandarua County) with a population of 3,929. The city sits at an elevation of 8,320 feet (2,536 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,320 ft (2,536 m) |
| Area | 458.1 sq mi (1,186.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7264°N, 36.6526°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olkaria (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 45 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in |
South Kinangop has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 52°F in August to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in South Kinangop
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ragia Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sint Anuarite | - | - | - | - |
| Bongo Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sint Paul Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aberdare Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Munyaka Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near South Kinangop
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juja FM | - | MP3 |
Museums in South Kinangop
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Island Museum | ||||
| Crescent Island Museum |
Libraries in South Kinangop
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naivasha Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in South Kinangop
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iriaini Market | |||||
| Kinungi Market | |||||
| Kwa Mbari centre | |||||
| Magina Shopping Center | |||||
| Maingi Market | |||||
| Naivasha Retail Market | |||||
| Naivasha Retail Market | |||||
| Soko Mjinga | |||||
| Soko Mpya |
Gas Stations in South Kinangop
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in South Kinangop
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near South Kinangop
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Moi Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | NUU | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Congrieve Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson 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 |
| Kedong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Menengai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Milmet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naishi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Olpejeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sirocco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Solio Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of South Kinangop?
South Kinangop has a population of 3,929 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 458.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in South Kinangop?
South Kinangop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.