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Wanguru, Kenya
Kirinyaga County · Kenya
Wanguru is a mid-size city in Kirinyaga County, Kenya with a population of 51,722. Elevation: 3,773 ft (1,150 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Wanguru
Wanguru, also Wang'uru or Mwea, is a town in Kenya. It is one of the urban centres in Kirinyaga County. Other towns in the county include Kagio, Sagana, Kerugoya and the county seat, Kutus.
People
Climate
| Population | 51,722 |
| Population Density | 467 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,773 ft (1,150 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.6839°, 37.3570° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kirinyaga County |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,195 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Wanguru
Wanguru is a mid-size city in Kenya (Kirinyaga County) with a population of 51,722. The city sits at an elevation of 3,773 feet (1,150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Wanguru
Wanguru has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1235 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,773 ft (1,150 m) |
| Area | 110.7 sq mi (286.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6839°N, 37.3570°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyambeni Hills (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 121 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in |
Wanguru has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Wanguru
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| alamano youth polytechnic | College | - | , |
| makima youth polytechnic | College | - | , |
| St. Zero Ndithini Youth Polytechnic | College | - | , |
Schools in Wanguru
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMI - Christ Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Little Flowers Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karaba Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wanguru
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juja FM | - | MP3 |
Libraries in Wanguru
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wanguru
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Banana Stop | |||||
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Embu Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Gachoka Market | |||||
| Gakungu Shopping Centre | |||||
| Grain Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Kagumo Market | |||||
| Kambiti Market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| Kiangwaci Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kibingoti Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kwa Matunda | |||||
| Mango Sellers | |||||
| Mango Vendors | |||||
| Mango vendors | |||||
| Maragwa Roadside Market | |||||
| Maragwa Roadside Market | |||||
| Mbombo Reli Market | |||||
| Mbombo Reli Market | |||||
| Ndindiruku Market | |||||
| SAGANA OPEN MARKET | |||||
| Wakaria Market |
Restaurants in Wanguru
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wanguru
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wanguru
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wanguru
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Moi Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gaitu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kiambere Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mitunguu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Olpejeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rutundu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solio Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ura Gate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Wanguru?
Wanguru has a population of 51,722 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 467 people per square mile, spread across 110.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wanguru?
Wanguru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches.