Machakos
Kenyan town southeast of Nairobi with a notable concentration of historic churches in its centre, Machakos serves as the seat of Machakos County and sits close to mountains, with water within walking distance. The surrounding region is home to the Kamba people, and the town's proximity to the capital has driven steady growth, making it a practical base for exploring this part of Kenya.
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- Population63,767
- Nearest water from center 4.2 km2.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
Nearest airports
Machakos: quick answers
Where is Machakos?
Machakos is in Kenya, about 57 km35 miles in a straight line from Nairobi.
How do you get to Machakos?
The nearest airport is Nairobi (NBO), about 1 hr 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Machakos?
The warmest month is February, averaging 20°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 17°C63°F. The wettest month is November, with about 175 mm6.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Machakos?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants and 16 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.