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Mwatate
City in Taita–Taveta, Kenya
Overview
Mwatate is a small town in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, known for its scenic hills, lively markets, and access to rural culture. It is a gateway to the surrounding Taita Hills and offers a peaceful, authentic Kenyan experience away from the busy tourist routes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Taita–Taveta
Population
9,572
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-3.50°, 38.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$365
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
50
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
20.3°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
11.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
704 mm
Internet Speed
22 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-07.
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 40/100.
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