# Embu County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

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County · Kenya 

# Embu County

Embu County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **608,575 people** in 2019 on 2,824 km² (about 216 per km²). Its main town is Embu. It is divided into 4 constituencies. 135 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 249 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 608,575people (2019)
- 2,824km²
- 4constituencies
- 249mapped services

## How many people live in Embu County?

Embu County had an estimated **608,575 people** in 2019 — 1.3% of Kenya, 36th of 47 counties. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 2,824 km², that is about **216 people per km²**, 25th of 47 counties.

31.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****61,547**

5–9 ****60,869**

10–14 ****67,968**

15–19 ****63,464**

20–24 ****52,841**

25–29 ****45,160**

30–34 ****46,734**

35–39 ****42,106**

40–44 ****36,326**

45–49 ****30,486**

50–54 ****24,732**

55–59 ****22,389**

60–64 ****15,174**

65–69 ****13,355**

70–74 ****9,793**

75–79 ****5,353**

80–84 ****4,589**

85–89 ****2,683**

90–94 ****1,654**

95+ ****868**

Source: [Kenya National Bureau of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2019 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-ken).

## Where is Embu County?

Embu County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 7 other counties: [Kirinyaga County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/), [Kitui County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/), [Machakos County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/machakos/), [Meru County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/), [Murang'a County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/), [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/) and [Tharaka-Nithi County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/). By area it is the 33rd largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 0.5% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Embu County is about 126 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 0.5328° S, 37.6646° E.

Source: [IEBC via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ken).

## Things to see in and around Embu County

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Embu County: 2 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint; 1 volcano.

- Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) · nature reserve
- Mwea National Reserve · nature reserve
- Kamburu Dam Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Mount Kenya · volcano

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Embu County

- Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Nairobi
- CurrencyShilling (KES)
- Country calling code+254
- LanguagesEnglish, Swahili
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) · Gathiuru87 km
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:19) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:32).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:33 18:42 12.1 h 

Feb 06:39 18:47 12.1 h 

Mar 06:35 18:42 12.1 h 

Apr 06:26 18:32 12.1 h 

May 06:22 18:28 12.1 h 

Jun 06:26 18:32 12.1 h 

Jul 06:32 18:37 12.1 h 

Aug 06:31 18:37 12.1 h 

Sep 06:21 18:27 12.1 h 

Oct 06:11 18:18 12.1 h 

Nov 06:09 18:18 12.1 h 

Dec 06:19 18:28 12.2 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Constituencies of Embu County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Gachoka](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/gachoka/) 1,323 42 71 

[Manyatta](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/manyatta/) 358 26 139 

[Runyenjes](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/runyenjes/) 372 40 25 

[Siakago](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/siakago/) 770 28 14 

Source: [IEBC via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ken); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Embu County

Open gazetteers list **135 villages, towns and localities** in Embu County. The largest with a recorded population: Embu (64,979), Runyenjes (4,943) and Siakago (4,315). Settlements here lie between about 720 m and 1,963 m above sea level (median 1,206 m).

- Chiamanda
- Ciangera
- Embu
- Ena
- Gacabari
- Gachoka
- Gachuriri
- Gakwegore
- Gangara
- Gategi
- Gatunduri
- Gichera
- Gichiche
- Gikuuri
- Gitare
- Githegi
- Githimu
- Githunguri
- Gituara
- Gituri
- Gwakaethe
- Igumori
- Irabari
- Irang
- Irangi
- Iriamurai
- Ishiara
- Itira
- Kabuguari
- Kagaari
- Kairuri
- Kamegwa
- Kamogo
- Kamutongi
- Kandare
- Kangaru
- Kangethia
- Kanja
- Kanyuambora
- Kanywambora
- Kapundore
- Karaba
- Karambari
- Karii
- Karingare
- Karuari
- Karungu
- Karura
- Karurumo
- Kasafari
- Kathageri
- Kathangari
- Kathangariri
- Kathanjure
- Kathari
- Kathigagacheru
- Kathugu
- Kathungure
- Kathunguri
- Kawanjaro
- Kegaa
- Kerie
- Kerwa
- Kevoe
- Kevote
- Kiambere
- Kiamuringa
- Kiangungi
- Kianjokoma
- Kianjuki
- Kibogi
- Kibugu
- Kieriri
- Kiguambiti
- Kigumo
- Kiriari
- Kirie
- Kirigi
- Kirigo
- Kirima
- Kiritiri
- Kithunguri
- Kogari
- Kombos
- Kune
- Kyeni
- Machanga
- Machumo
- Makengi
- Manyata
- Mariki
- Marimari
- Marurumo
- Mashamba
- Matakari
- Mavuria
- Mbiruri
- Mbondoni
- Mbondoni sub-location
- Mbonjuki
- Mbubori
- Mbukori
- Muchonoke
- Muchumo
- Mukangu
- Mukiria
- Mukuria
- Munyori
- Muringari
- Mushamba
- Mutugu
- Mutus
- Mwea sub-location
- Ndundure
- Nembure
- Ngandure
- Ngegiri
- Ngenge
- Ngiori
- Ngoche
- Ngovio
- Ngunyumu
- Nthagaiya
- Nyangwa
- Riachina
- Riaitune
- Riakanau
- Rugumu
- Rukurire
- Rukuriri
- Runyenjes
- Siakago
- Thambana
- Wango
- lago

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Embu County

Named natural and historic features inside Embu County, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

45 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Gachungu
- Gallery Tarn
- Gichangai
- Giitwa
- Gituambugi
- Ikindu
- Itembogo
- Ithangaini
- Izima
- Kabingashi
- Kaena
- Kamathiaka
- Kambogo
- Kamuu
- Kamwangi
- Kanjaga
- Kanjikeru
- Karati
- Karatina
- Karurumo
- Karutuwe
- Kathaguni
- Kathita
- Katimo

…and 22 more.

### Hills and mountains

27 hills; 6 mountains; 3 peaks; 1 valley.

- Grigg Peak · 4,534 m
- Three Sisters · 4,534 m
- Tilman Peak · 4,534 m
- Hobley Valley · 3,566 m
- Kibogi · 1,821 m
- Kiangombe · 1,788 m
- Kirimiri · 1,748 m
- Kiambui · 1,682 m
- Kanjiro · 1,542 m
- Karue · 1,536 m
- Maranga · 1,498 m
- Giekawa · 1,495 m
- Kiambere · 1,485 m
- Kiambita · 1,454 m
- Muthano · 1,435 m
- Kiamakunguru · 1,372 m
- Kathathi · 1,324 m
- Twoinoini · 1,312 m
- Nduni · 1,299 m
- Naatha · 1,291 m
- Kiangugi · 1,281 m
- Mutheru · 1,271 m
- Kiaruara · 1,224 m
- Rongori · 1,215 m

…and 13 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forests.

- Kirimiri Forest
- Njukiini Forest

### Estates

1 estate.

- Thambana Plantations

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 airfield; 1 bridge.

- Embu Airport
- Kiambere
- Njagi Bridge

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Embu County and the best time to visit

In Embu County, the warmest month is Mar (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 978 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (183 mm) and the driest Feb (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and May to October**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 42 

Feb 22 29 

Mar 22 82 

Apr 21 183 

May 20 106 

Jun 19 50 

Jul 19 45 

Aug 19 57 

Sep 20 49 

Oct 21 105 

Nov 20 148 

Dec 20 83 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Embu County

Places mapped inside Embu County in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals28
- Banks16
- Petrol pumps33
- Hotels48
- Shopping malls2
- Schools74
- Colleges and universities16
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants22
- Police stations7
- Dental clinics1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Embu County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Embu County?608,575 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Embu County?About 25 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Embu County?About 216 people per km²
- What borders Embu County?Kirinyaga County, Kitui County, Machakos County, Meru County, Murang'a County, Nyeri County and Tharaka-Nithi County
- What is there to see in Embu County?Kamburu Dam Viewpoint, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Mount Kenya, Mwea National Reserve
- What time zone is Embu County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Embu County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Embu County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Embu County?135 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Embu County?Settlements lie between 720 m and 1,963 m
- What is the highest point in Embu County?Grigg Peak (4,534 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Embu County?December to March and May to October
- How many hospitals are in Embu County?28 mapped
- How many banks are in Embu County?16 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Embu County?33 mapped
- What is the P-code of Embu County?KE014 (OCHA common operational dataset)