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Wote, Kenya
Makueni County · Kenya
Wote is a small city in Makueni County, Kenya with a population of 19,725. Elevation: 3,701 ft (1,128 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Wote
Wote is a town in Kenya. It is the capital of Makueni County in the former Eastern Province. It forms a town council and had a population of 56,419, of whom 5,542 are classified urban based on the 1999 during population census.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,725 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,701 ft (1,128 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.7808°, 37.6288° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Makueni County |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.8 inches (679 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Wote
Wote is a small city in Kenya (Makueni County) with a population of 19,725. The city sits at an elevation of 3,701 feet (1,128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Wote
Wote has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 644 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,701 ft (1,128 m) |
| Area | 731.6 sq mi (1,894.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7808°N, 37.6288°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 104 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 178 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in |
Wote has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Wote
61+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwaani Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaani Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| The Victorious Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Heshima Blessed Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The County School | - | - | - | - |
| Nthangu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Paul's Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nthangu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vision academy | - | - | - | - |
| Elshadai academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Makueni School | - | - | - | - |
| Unoa ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Makueni Sunshine Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kambugi junior academy | - | - | - | - |
| Makueni multiplex bible college | - | - | - | - |
| Kiuani ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Kathamba Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Thwake Mixed Day Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Ititu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kyumu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaumoni Boys Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaani Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaani Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Watuka Mixed Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Kako Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Munyuni Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Ukia Youth Polytechnic | - | - | - | - |
| St. Patricks Kako Youth Polytechnic | - | - | - | - |
| Makueni Youth Polytechnic | - | - | - | - |
| Calosci Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Makueni Sunshine Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Elshadai Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Makueni School | - | - | - | - |
| Unoa ECDE School | - | - | - | - |
| Unoa ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| JJ Academy;Jj academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kambugi Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| kenya medical training college | - | - | - | - |
| Nthangu ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Regius Academy | - | - | - | - |
| AIC Bethiel ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Unoa Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Premese Makueni Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Makueni Multiplex Bible College | - | - | - | - |
| Premese Makueni Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Vision Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Unoa ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| The County School | - | - | - | - |
| Nthangu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiatine Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Paul's Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kiuani ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaani Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaani Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwaani ECDE | - | - | - | - |
| The Victorious Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Heshima Blessed Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nthangu Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| ACK mwaani ECDE | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Wote
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutyambua Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wote
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iiani Market | |||||
| Kakuswi Market | |||||
| Kalamani Market | |||||
| Kalamani Market | |||||
| Kalingile Market | |||||
| Kalongo Market | |||||
| Katundu Market | |||||
| Kavantzou Market | |||||
| Kavilani Market | |||||
| Kikima Market | |||||
| Kithuluni Market | |||||
| Kivandini Market | |||||
| Kusyongali Shopping Center | |||||
| Kwamizyoka Market | |||||
| Kyunyu Market | |||||
| Kyusani Market | |||||
| malivani market | |||||
| Marikiti Open Air Market | |||||
| Masumba Market | |||||
| Mavindu Market | |||||
| Mlolongo Market | |||||
| Mlolongo Market | |||||
| Mtini Kwa Malu Market | |||||
| Mulooni Market | |||||
| Munyetani Shopping Center | |||||
| Ngaa Shopping Centre | |||||
| Nthangu Market | |||||
| Nyunzu market | |||||
| Nzaini Market | |||||
| Nziu Market | |||||
| Open Air Timber Market | |||||
| Soko Mjinga | |||||
| Soko Mjinga Market | |||||
| Tawa Market | |||||
| Ukia Market | |||||
| Winzeni Market |
Restaurants in Wote
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wote
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Wote
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wote
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wote
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wote
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wote
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wote
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Wote
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wote
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wote
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Athi River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chyulus Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Makindu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malinda Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mutomo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| REA Vipingo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wote
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A.I.C Kiatine | |
| ACK Church Wote | |
| ACK mwaani | |
| Africa Brotherhood Church | |
| AIC Mwaani | |
| AIC Mwaani | |
| AIC Nthangu | |
| AIC Nthangu | |
| AIC Wote | |
| AIC Wote | |
| Augustinian Recollect Nuns | |
| Augustinian Recollection nuns | |
| CCI Nthangu | |
| CCI Nthangu | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| Full Gospel Churches of Kenya | |
| Full gospel churches of kenya | |
| GNCA Church | |
| GNCA Church | |
| God's Glorious Celebration Centre |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wote
What is the population of Wote?
Wote has a population of 19,725 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 731.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wote?
Wote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches.