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Iten
City in Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya
Overview
Iten, perched on the edges of the dramatic Elgeyo Escarpment, is famed as the 'Home of Champions.' This small Kenyan town is a global hub for elite long-distance runners, with visitors flocking for training, breathtaking views, and a unique high-altitude ambiance.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Elgeyo-Marakwet
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
0.67°, 35.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$110
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
19.5°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
7.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1449 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
EDL
Distance
42 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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