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Kaptalamwa
City in Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya
Overview
Kaptalamwa is a tranquil rural town set amidst the striking Elgeyo escarpment and lush Kenyan highlands. The town is characterized by friendly locals, fresh produce markets, and beautiful landscapes ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Elgeyo-Marakwet
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
1.20°, 35.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$350
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$80
Cashless
10
English
35
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
20.7°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
7.9°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
853 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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