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Tabaka, Kenya

Kisii County · Kenya

Tabaka is a small town in Kisii County, Kenya with a population of 2,910. Elevation: 5,650 ft (1,722 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,910 Population 280/sq mi density
5,650 ft Elevation 1,722 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Tabaka


Rongo or Rongo town is located in the southwestern part of Kenya in Migori County, Kenya. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Migori town along the Kisii-Migori highway.

People

Population2,910
Density280/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Population2,910
Population Density280 / sq mi
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Coordinates-0.7474°, 34.6668°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKisii County
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,136 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tabaka

Tabaka is a small town in Kenya (Kisii County) with a population of 2,910. The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet (1,722 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Tabaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Kenya avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates-0.7474°N, 34.6668°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 64 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 102 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 141 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 130 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 45 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 173 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 182 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
March 69°F (20°C) 6.6 in
April 67°F (20°C) 10.2 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 8.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
November 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in
December 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in

Tabaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Tabaka

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tuk Jowi Primary School - - - -
Tuk Jowi Girls Secondary School - - - -
Tonye Primary School - - - -
Tabaka Girls' Boarding Section - - - -
Tabaka Girls' Boarding Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Tabaka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kenya National Library Services-Kisii0.0

Farmers Markets in Tabaka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ayora Market
Birongo market
Daraja Mbili Market
Dede Market Centre
Itibo Market
Jwelu Centre
Kisii County Market
Kisii Town Market
Kogenya Market
Magombo 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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Shopping Malls in Tabaka

9 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Tabaka

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Airports Near Tabaka

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kisumu International AirportKISLarge Airport
Mara Serena Lodge AirstripMREMedium Airport
Angama Mara AirportANASmall 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 AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kichwa Tembo AirportKTJSmall Airport
Kilgoris Airport-Small Airport
Kisii Airport-Small Airport
Kuluo Airport-Small Airport
Mara North Conservancy AirstripHKRSmall Airport
Mara Shikar Airport-Small Airport
Mara-Olkiombo AirportOLXSmall Airport
Marinyn Airport-Small Airport
Mfangano Airport-Small Airport
Migori Airport-Small Airport
Musiara AirstripMDRSmall Airport
Nampaso Airport-Small Airport
Ngerende Airport-Small Airport
North Mara Airport-Small Airport
Ol Seki Naboisho AirstripOSJSmall Airport
Olare Orok AirfieldOLGSmall Airport
Rusinga Airport-Small Airport
Siana Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarime Airport-Small Airport
Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip-Small Airport
Weavers Airstrip-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 Tabaka

What is the population of Tabaka?

Tabaka has a population of 2,910 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 280 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tabaka?

Tabaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.

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