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Wamunyu, Kenya
Machakos County · Kenya
Wamunyu is a small town in Machakos County, Kenya with a population of 2,190. Elevation: 4,035 ft (1,230 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,190 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,035 ft (1,230 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.4098°, 37.5636° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Machakos County |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.6 inches (803 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Wamunyu
Wamunyu is a small town in Kenya (Machakos County) with a population of 2,190. The city sits at an elevation of 4,035 feet (1,230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,035 ft (1,230 m) |
| Area | 86.6 sq mi (224.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4098°N, 37.5636°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 146 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 152 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in |
Wamunyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Wamunyu
70+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kikaso Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nthuluni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngamba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Matuu Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Miu D.E.B Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nunga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sofia Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Mwaasua Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngomano Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nduluku Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Mbaikini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wamunyu Schoolfor Maletally Handicapped | — | — | — | — |
| Maanzoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ndeini S.A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mutyangoi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kambiti Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Kilaatu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinyaata Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kimuuni Mixed Day Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Makila Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Malatani Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Kaliani Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Kangoko Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyusyani Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Katutuni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tulima Pre-School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaitha Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nguumo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitile Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyaimu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kithiiani Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Kyeengai Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyamatula Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Mgangani Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Makaalu Adult Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Kilembwa Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mbaikini High School | — | — | — | — |
| Wakaela Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lema Girl'S Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mulu Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyaani Mixed Day School | — | — | — | — |
| Kyamatula Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Ngamba Adult Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Paul Mutua High School-Kinyaata | — | — | — | — |
| Muukuni Adult Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Ngamba Adult Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Makaalu Adult Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Muukuni Adult Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Yathui Youth Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Kikaso Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lema Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lema Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Itunduni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wakaela Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Miondoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kituiu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wamunyu Abc Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Makaalu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kisinzini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngului Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lema Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Kithiiani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyaani Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Mavindini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iiani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngenda Youth Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Mwaasua Toyota Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Yathui Youth Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Kitile Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Wamunyu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iiani Market | |||||
| Itithini Market | |||||
| Kakuswi Market | |||||
| Kalamani Market | |||||
| Kalamani Market | |||||
| Kalingile Market | |||||
| Kangemi Market | |||||
| Katanga shoping centre (Muisuni Market) | |||||
| Kathiani Market | |||||
| Kathiani Town | |||||
| Kavilani Market | |||||
| Kiatuni Market | |||||
| kithimani market | |||||
| Kithuluni Market | |||||
| KIVANDINI | |||||
| Kivandini Market | |||||
| Kthiani Market | |||||
| Kusyongali Shopping Center | |||||
| KWA-LUMBU | |||||
| Kwamizyoka Market | |||||
| Kyunyu Market | |||||
| Makutano Market | |||||
| MAKUTI | |||||
| Mavindu Market | |||||
| Mbaani Market | |||||
| MBIUNI MARKET | |||||
| Mina Nthoni Market | |||||
| Mulooni Market | |||||
| Munyetani Shopping Center | |||||
| Muthetheni Market | |||||
| Ngaa Shopping Centre | |||||
| Nzaini Market | |||||
| Soko Mjinga | |||||
| Soko Mjinga Market | |||||
| Syokauwe Market | |||||
| Tawa Market | |||||
| Wandue Market | |||||
| Winzeni Market | |||||
| Yathui Market |
Gas Stations in Wamunyu
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Wamunyu
13 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 |
| Athi River Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ilbisil Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kitui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malinda Estate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mutomo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wamunyu
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AIC Wamunyu |
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What is the population of Wamunyu?
Wamunyu has a population of 2,190 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 86.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wamunyu?
Wamunyu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.