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Lodwar
City in Turkana, Kenya
Overview
Lodwar is the largest town in Kenya's northwestern Turkana region and is a gateway to the vast, arid landscapes of the Turkana people. It's known for its colorful markets, rich culture, and proximity to Lake Turkana.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Turkana
Population
82,970
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
3.12°, 35.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$421
Local Cost
$243
Local Income
$130
Cashless
35
English
65
Temperature
29.4°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
29.6°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
17.2°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
317 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
92 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LOK
Distance
2 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 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 2025-12-05.
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 42/100.
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