# Runyenjes Constituency, Embu County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/runyenjes/

Constituency · Embu County 

# Runyenjes

Runyenjes is a constituency of Kenya in Embu County. It covers **371.8 km²**. 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 372km²
- 25mapped services
- 1,478 mtypical elevation

## Where is Runyenjes?

Runyenjes lies in [Embu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 12 other constituencies: [Buuri](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/buuri/), [Cental Imenti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/cental-imenti/), [Gichugu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/gichugu/), [Kieni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/kieni/), [Kirinyaga Central](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/kirinyaga-central/), [Maara](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/maara/), [Manyatta](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/manyatta/), [Mathira](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mathira/), [Ndia](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/ndia/), [Nithi](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/nithi/), [Siakago](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/siakago/) and [South Imenti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/south-imenti/). By area it is the 168th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 13.2% of [Embu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/). The centre of Runyenjes is about 130 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 23 km from Embu, the main town of Embu County. The centre point is at 0.3359° S, 37.4948° 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 Runyenjes

### Nearby, outside Runyenjes

- Chogoria gate lower · city gate, Maara15 km
- Old KFS Camp · ruins, Gichugu20 km

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: Runyenjes

- 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) · Gathiuru59 km
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi126 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:20) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:33).

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.

## Villages and localities in Runyenjes

Open gazetteers list **40 villages, towns and localities** in Runyenjes. The largest with a recorded population: Runyenjes (4,943). Settlements here lie between about 1,134 m and 1,963 m above sea level (median 1,478 m).

- Chiamanda
- Ena
- Gakwegore
- Gichera
- Gichiche
- Gikuuri
- Gitare
- Gituara
- Irang
- Kagaari
- Kangethia
- Kanja
- Karungu
- Karurumo
- Kasafari
- Kathageri
- Kathanjure
- Kathari
- Kathugu
- Kathungure
- Kathunguri
- Kawanjaro
- Kegaa
- Kevote
- Kiangungi
- Kianjokoma
- Kianjuki
- Kibogi
- Kigumo
- Kyeni
- Machumo
- Makengi
- Mbiruri
- Muchumo
- Mukuria
- Nthagaiya
- Rukurire
- Rukuriri
- Runyenjes
- 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 Runyenjes

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

### Water

10 rivers and streams.

- Gachungu
- Giitwa
- Gituambugi
- Kaena
- Kambogo
- Kamuu
- Kanjaga
- Mwirithii
- Ngenjeru
- Ruikithia

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.

- Kibogi · 1,821 m
- Kirimiri · 1,748 m
- Maranga · 1,498 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Kirimiri Forest

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 Runyenjes and the best time to visit

In Runyenjes, 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Runyenjes

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kianjokoma Sub-District Hospital · Runyenjes 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.39742&mlon=37.50331#map=17/-0.39742/37.50331) 

Bank Kenya Commercial Bank · Nithi 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.33431&mlon=37.64604#map=17/-0.33431/37.64604) 

Petrol pump Total Runyenjes · Runyenjes 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42522&mlon=37.56974#map=17/-0.42522/37.56974) 

Hotel Hotel Kamp David - Runyenjes · Runyenjes 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42339&mlon=37.57218#map=17/-0.42339/37.57218) 

Mall Maguna andu · Nithi 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.33482&mlon=37.64732#map=17/-0.33482/37.64732) 

School ACK Kagaari · Runyenjes 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.41280&mlon=37.56728#map=17/-0.41280/37.56728) 

College St Marks Teachers College Kigari · Manyatta 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.44284&mlon=37.47373#map=17/-0.44284/37.47373) 

Police station Embu Police Station · Manyatta 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.53255&mlon=37.45240#map=17/-0.53255/37.45240) 

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Runyenjes

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

- Hospitals4
- Petrol pumps9
- Hotels3
- Schools7
- Restaurants2

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.

## Other constituencies in Embu County

- Gachoka
- Manyatta
- Siakago

## Quick answers

- Where is Runyenjes?In Embu County, Kenya
- What borders Runyenjes?Buuri, Cental Imenti, Gichugu, Kieni, Kirinyaga Central, Maara, Manyatta, Mathira, Ndia, Nithi, Siakago and South Imenti
- What is there to see in Runyenjes?Chogoria gate lower, Old KFS Camp
- What time zone is Runyenjes in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Runyenjes?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Runyenjes?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Runyenjes?40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Runyenjes?Settlements lie between 1,134 m and 1,963 m
- What is the highest point in Runyenjes?Kibogi (1,821 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Runyenjes?December to March and May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Runyenjes?Kianjokoma Sub-District Hospital, about 6.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Runyenjes?Kenya Commercial Bank, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Runyenjes?Total Runyenjes, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Runyenjes?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Runyenjes?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Runyenjes?KE014064 (OCHA common operational dataset)