Kaptarakwa
in Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya
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Eldoret International Airport (21 mi) - Kakamega Airport (53 mi)
- Kitale Airport (53 mi)
- Kericho Airport (64 mi)
- Kisumu Airport (67 mi)
- Nakuru Airport (68 mi)
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Tororo Airport (96 mi) - Nanyuki Airport (110 mi)
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (157 mi)
- Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley (Unesco heritage, 49 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 0.467 and 35.533 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 0° 28' 0" and E 35° 31' 59"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Shilling - KES
- Spoken languages:
- English, Swahili
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 08:02 AM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:30 am and 6:38 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-05-07 07:59:51
Discover Kaptarakwa
Kaptarakwa in Elegeyo-Marakwet is a place in Kenya about 150 mi (or 241 km) north-west of Nairobi, the country's capital city.
Current time in Kaptarakwa is now 08:02 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 9 airports near Kaptarakwa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Eldoret International Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 33 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley in a distance of 49 mi (or 79 km), East.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kabarnet, Eldoret, Kapsabet, Kapsowar and Kitale. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 18°C / 64 °F |
| Night Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 6% |
| Air Humidity | 62% |
| Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Thursday, 9th of May 2024
22°C (72 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.
Friday, 10th of May 2024
21°C (70 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.
Saturday, 11th of May 2024
22°C (72 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Kaptarakwa
Kapatarakwa is a growing centre in Keiyo District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. Kaptarakwa is located about 37 km from the town of Eldoret in the Kenyan highlands. Notable natives include athletes Albert Chepkurui, Sammy Kipketer, Viola Kibiwott, Jonathan Kandie and Vivian Cheruiyot. Former powerful minister Hon. Nicholas Kipyator Biwott is a current resident. Kaptarakwa is about 8000ft above sea level. Nearby is the Kerio Escarpment which drops down to 1000 ft above sea level.
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