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Taveta
City in West Pokot, Kenya
Overview
Taveta is a small town near the Kenya-Tanzania border, known for its lively markets and multicultural community. The town offers an authentic local experience, with access to rural landscapes and important transit links.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
West Pokot
Population
22,018
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-3.40°, 37.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
22
Traffic Safety
44
Food Safety
53
Monthly Cost
$360
Local Cost
$187
Local Income
$180
Cashless
32
English
36
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
21.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
10.2°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
699 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QSI
Distance
40 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 2025-12-06.
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 43/100.
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