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Wundanyi, Kenya

Taita Taveta · Kenya

Wundanyi is a small city in Taita Taveta, Kenya with a population of 12,501. Elevation: 4,829 ft (1,472 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

12,501 Population 8/sq mi density
4,829 ft Elevation 1,472 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Wundanyi

Wundanyi is a town in the Taita-Taveta County of Kenya. Other urban centres in the county include Voi, Taveta and Mwatate.

People

Population12,501
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation4,829 ft (1,472 m)
Population12,501
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation4,829 ft (1,472 m)
Coordinates-3.3964°, 38.3573°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceTaita Taveta
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wundanyi

Wundanyi is a small city in Kenya (Taita Taveta) with a population of 12,501. The city sits at an elevation of 4,829 feet (1,472 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Wundanyi

Wundanyi has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Mar (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1013 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 17.1° / 32.1° 39.7
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 17.6° / 34° 49.8
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 18° / 33.7° 54.8
Apr 22.9°C / 73°F 17.2° / 32° 106.8
May 21.4°C / 70°F 15.3° / 30.2° 153.6
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 13.2° / 28.5° 68.2
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 12.1° / 28° 40.3
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.5° / 29.6° 31.9
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 14.9° / 30.8° 78.1
Oct 22.5°C / 72°F 15.9° / 32.5° 85.7
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 17.1° / 31.7° 185.3
Dec 22.6°C / 73°F 17.7° / 30.3° 119.4
Wundanyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,829 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Kenya avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,829 ft (1,472 m)
Area1,502.3 sq mi (3,891.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3964°N, 38.3573°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 2, 2022.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 129 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 43 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 75 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 30 km
Feb 7, 2019 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania M3.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 96 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
March 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in

Wundanyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Wundanyi

94+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kimangachughu Primary
Wusi Primary and Special Unit
Msangarinyi Primary
Mrugua Primary
Mnamu Primary
Mlechi Primary
Mlawa Primary
Mlamba Secondary
Mghalu High School
Maynard Primary School
Mambura Primary
Kishau Primary
Mwakaleri Primary
Kilulunyi Primary School
Josa Primary School
Figinyi Primary School
Chome Primary School
Mbagha Primary
Ngami Secondary
Bura Primary
Bura Girls High School
Rahai Primary
Mwanyambo Secondary
P.J Mwangola Girls School
Shigaro Primary & Shigaro Unit for Mentally Handicapped
Wongonyi Primary
Vuria Primary
Sungululu Primary
Dr. Aggrey High School
St. Mary's High School
St. Joseph Primary
St. James Primary
St. John's Primary & Secondary School
St. Annes Elimu Centre Primary
Sirienyi Primary
Shimbo Secondary
Ngulu Kiweto Primary School
Sangenyi Primary
Nyambu Primary
Ng'onda Primary
Ngilinyi Primary
Mwavunyu Primary
Ronge Primary
Mwandango Secondary
Mwambota Primary
Mshimba Secondary
Mwakinyungu Primary
Mwaroko Primary School
Mwanyalo Primary
Mgambonyi Primary
Wumingu Primary
Funju Secondary
Nyache Primary
Mole Primary
Mwasere Girls Secondary
Kighombo Primary
Mlamba Primary
Mwanda Primary School
Paranga Primary School
Choke Primary
Mwafuga High School
Kidaya Sagaigu Primary School
Polytechnic
Nguraru Primary School
Baghau Primary School
Alan Mjomba Secondary
Mwachawaza Primary
Youth Polytechnics
Mole Primary School
Mole Primary School
Kishamba Primary School
Mwakiwiwi Secondary
Werugha Primary & Special Unit
Canon Kituri Secondary
Kiwinda Secondary
Mwarombo Primary
Mbauro Primary
Senior Chief Mwangeka Girls High School
Kungu Primary
Iyale Special Unit
Iyale Primary
Mdundonyi Primary
Lushangonyi Primary
Dembwa Primary School
Mwangea Primary
Ndumbinyi Primary
Dalmas Moka Secondary
Ngangao Secondary
Magimbinyi Primary
Mwakishimba Primary
Ngolia Primary
Kitumbi Secondary
Kitumbi Primary School
Shagha Primary School
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Libraries in Wundanyi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wongonyi Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wundanyi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Voi Market Hall
Voi Open Air Market
Wundanyi Market

Restaurants in Wundanyi

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunderland
Taita Rocks

Train Stations in Wundanyi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maktau

Bus Stations in Wundanyi

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KE #4475141345
Matatu station

Gas Stations in Wundanyi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Wundanyi

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
KCB Bank Kenya
KCB Wundanyi
Village Bank

Airports Near Wundanyi

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aruba AirportSmall Airport
Batchuma Gate AirportSmall Airport
Black Rhino AirstripSmall Airport
Finch Hattons AirportSmall Airport
Iltilal AirstripSmall Airport
Kamboyo (Tsavo West) AirportSmall Airport
Kangetchwa AirportSmall Airport
Kanzi AirportSmall Airport
Kasigau Gate AirportSmall Airport
Kilaguni AirportILUSmall Airport
Lake Jipe AirportSmall Airport
Lugard Falls South AirportSmall Airport
Mackinnon Road AirportSmall Airport
Maktau Gate AirportSmall Airport
Manyani AirportSmall Airport
Mkomazi-Kisima AirportSmall Airport
Mtito Andei AirportSmall Airport
Mwatate AirportSmall Airport
Ngulia Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Rukinga Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Same AirportSmall Airport
Satao AirportSmall Airport
Sheldrick Trust StripSmall Airport
Taita Hills AirportSmall Airport
Taveta AirportSmall Airport
Tsavo AirportSmall Airport
Tsavo Trust AirstripSmall Airport
Voi AirportSmall Airport
Voi Park AirportSmall Airport
Wanjala Mine AirstripSmall Airport
Ziwani AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wundanyi

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bura Catholic Church
Holy Rosary Church Mwanda
Jamiah Mosque
Masjid Yusuf mosque

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 Wundanyi

What is the population of Wundanyi?

Wundanyi has a population of 12,501 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,502.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wundanyi?

Wundanyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

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