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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).
Data updated June 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 12,501 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,829 ft (1,472 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.3964°, 38.3573° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Taita Taveta |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.4 inches (898 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,829 ft (1,472 m) |
| Area | 1,502.3 sq mi (3,891.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3964°N, 38.3573°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Wundanyi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wongonyi Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wundanyi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voi Market Hall | |||||
| Voi Open Air Market | |||||
| Wundanyi Market |
Restaurants in Wundanyi
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wundanyi
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wundanyi
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wundanyi
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wundanyi
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Wundanyi
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Batchuma Gate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Black Rhino Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finch Hattons Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Iltilal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamboyo (Tsavo West) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kangetchwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kanzi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasigau Gate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kilaguni Airport | ILU | Small Airport |
| Lake Jipe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lugard Falls South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mackinnon Road Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maktau Gate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manyani Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mkomazi-Kisima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mtito Andei Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mwatate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngulia Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rukinga Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Same Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Satao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sheldrick Trust Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Taita Hills Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taveta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tsavo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tsavo Trust Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Voi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Voi Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanjala Mine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ziwani Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wundanyi
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bura Catholic Church | |
| Holy Rosary Church Mwanda | |
| Jamiah Mosque | |
| Masjid Yusuf mosque |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
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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.