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Butere
City in Kakamega, Kenya
Overview
Butere is a small town in Kakamega County, western Kenya, known for its warm, community-oriented atmosphere and lively markets. While modest in size, it offers visitors insight into the daily life and culture of rural Kenya, framed by scenic countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Kakamega
Population
11,205
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
0.21°, 34.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
54
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$332
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$110
Cashless
55
English
60
Temperature
23.1°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
12.7°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1867 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GGM
Distance
34 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-07.
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 74/100.
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