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Wajir, Kenya
Wajir County · Kenya
Wajir is a mid-size city in Wajir County, Kenya with a population of 90,116. Elevation: 846 ft (258 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Wajir
Wajir is the capital of Wajir County in Kenya. It is situated in the former North Eastern Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 90,116 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.7471°, 40.0573° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Wajir County |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.5 inches (344 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Wajir
Wajir is a mid-size city in Kenya (Wajir County) with a population of 90,116. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet (258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Wajir
Wajir has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 332 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 2,022.4 sq mi (5,238.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7471°N, 40.0573°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2 in |
Wajir has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in July to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Wajir
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Government of wajir office of ward administrator. Township Ward | College | - | , |
| Frontier Institute Of Professional And Management Studies | College | - | , |
| Northland professional institute | College | - | , |
| Wajir County ECDE College | College | - | , |
| Wajir teachers training collage | College | - | , |
| Wajir Youth Polytechnic | College | - | , |
Schools in Wajir
76+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father Johns Catholic Primary Scholl | - | - | - | - |
| Furaha Mixed Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ama Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ajir Happy Kids Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir Girls Primary Schooll | - | - | - | - |
| Sambule Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jogbaru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al Ihisam Islamic Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir Township Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Furaha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir High Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir Full Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Township Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Abu Hanifah Islamic Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir Excel Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Elite Integrated Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Wagberi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Barwaqo Mixed Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lafaley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| El-Adow Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir Succes Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wagberi Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Waaberi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Volunteer Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nurani Gilrs Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Halane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Faulu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir High School | - | - | - | - |
| Alfurqan Intergrated Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Al Saada Islamic Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Ahmed Liban Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunrise Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| ICF Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gud Ade Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madarasatul Al Najat | - | - | - | - |
| KalKacha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madarasatul Towfiq | - | - | - | - |
| Moonlight academy | - | - | - | - |
| Catholic primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Wachir Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| El-Adow Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Johar Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Elnur Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Makoror Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makoror Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al Hidaya Islamic Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Al Hidaya integrated academy | - | - | - | - |
| Barwaqo Kulmiye Primary Shool | - | - | - | - |
| Islamic Center | - | - | - | - |
| Adult Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Albuqari Intergrated Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Iqra Elite Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Shalette Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hodhan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| God Rahma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir girls secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Catholic Integrated Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wagberi Mixed Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| A. M. A primary school | - | - | - | - |
| A.C.K Anglican Church Of Kenya | - | - | - | - |
| A.I.C Wajir Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Amoud Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir High School | - | - | - | - |
| Better future primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Shibli star intergrated academy | - | - | - | - |
| Lanbib Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir girls secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir high school | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir high school | - | - | - | - |
| Wajir muslim Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Rahma primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Volunteer mixed secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Volunteer primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Bardare road Catholic | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Wajir
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADC Market | |||||
| Barwaqo Fresh Produce Market | |||||
| Barwaqo Fresh Produce Market | |||||
| Bulla Hodan Fresh Produce Market | |||||
| Makoror Fresh Produce Market | |||||
| Orahey Market | |||||
| Soko Mjinga, Wajir | |||||
| Wajir Livestock Maket | |||||
| Wajir Livestock Market |
Restaurants in Wajir
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wajir
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wajir
16 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wajir
9 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wajir
21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wajir
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Wajir
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wajir
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wajir
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wajir Airport | WJR | Medium Airport |
| Habaswein Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Wajir
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Diocese Of Garissa Rehabilitation Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wajir
55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A.p masjid | |
| Afarshanle Mosque | |
| Afya House Mosque | |
| Akhuda Mosque | |
| Al Hidaya Mosque | |
| Al Najat Mosque | |
| Al Rahim Mosque | |
| Al Rahim mosque | |
| Anglican Church | |
| AP Mosque | |
| E.A.P Church | |
| East African Pentecostal Church Bulla works | |
| El-Adow Mosque | |
| Guguf Mosque | |
| Hodan Mosque | |
| Hudheifa Mosque | |
| Jamia Mosque | |
| Johar Mosque | |
| Lanbib Mosque | |
| Masjid abu madlaq |
Quick Facts
Around Wajir
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇰🇪 About Kenya
Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wajir
What is the population of Wajir?
Wajir has a population of 90,116 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 2,022.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wajir?
Wajir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches.