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Kaptarakwa
City in Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya
Overview
Kaptarakwa is a rural town in Kenya's Elgeyo-Marakwet region, set against the scenic Cherangany Hills. Known for its cool climate, agricultural landscape, and warm community spirit, it's a peaceful yet active hub for visitors and residents alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Elgeyo-Marakwet
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
0.43°, 35.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$395
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$140
Cashless
30
English
45
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KRV
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 35/100.
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