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Iten
City in Kilifi, Kenya
Overview
Iten, often called the 'Home of Champions,' is renowned globally as a mecca for distance runners. Set along the scenic Kerio escarpment in western Kenya, the town blends natural beauty with a lively athletic community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Kilifi
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
0.67°, 35.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$538
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$150
Cashless
40
English
70
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
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
119 ms
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
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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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