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Maralal
City in Samburu, Kenya
Overview
Maralal is a lively and culturally rich town set in Kenya's Samburu region. Famed for its role as the gateway to northern Kenya and its lively market life, Maralal also offers stunning views and a strong sense of local culture. It is a jumping-off point for safari adventures and cultural exchanges with the Samburu people.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Samburu
Population
31,350
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
1.10°, 36.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$500
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$130
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
20.1°C
Winter Avg
20.3°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
632 mm
Internet Speed
116 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
245 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 48/100.
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