# Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/gichugu/

Constituency · Kirinyaga County 

# Gichugu

Gichugu is a constituency of Kenya in Kirinyaga County. It covers **467.1 km²**. 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 467km²
- 10mapped services
- 1,594 mtypical elevation

## Where is Gichugu?

Gichugu lies in [Kirinyaga County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/), [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/), [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/), [Mwea](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/mwea/), [Ndia](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/ndia/), [Nithi](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/nithi/), [Runyenjes](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/runyenjes/) and [South Imenti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/south-imenti/). By area it is the 146th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 31.7% of [Kirinyaga County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/). The centre of Gichugu is about 117 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 15 km from Kerugoya, the main town of Kirinyaga County. The centre point is at 0.3746° S, 37.3418° 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 Gichugu

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Gichugu: 1 ruins.

- Old KFS Camp · ruins

### Nearby, outside Gichugu

- Mount Kenya National Reserve · nature reserve, Ndia18 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: Gichugu

- 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) · Gathiuru48 km
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi115 km

### Nearest railway station

Karatina (Mathira), about 26 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:21) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:27, 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 Gichugu

Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in Gichugu. The largest with a recorded population: Kianyaga (2,974). Settlements here lie between about 1,362 m and 1,797 m above sea level (median 1,594 m).

- Gakurwe
- Gatugura
- Gatumbi
- Githure
- Guama
- Ithareni
- Kabare
- Kagongo
- Kambarare
- Karia
- Kariani
- Kariru
- Karumandi
- Kathaiya
- Kavote
- Kiambatha
- Kiamutugu
- Kiandai
- Kiandumo
- Kianguanyi
- Kianyaga
- Kimunye
- Kirong’e
- Mbiri
- Muchagara
- Mukarara
- Mutige
- Nduini
- Ndunduini
- Ngiriambu
- Ruambiti
- Ruangondu
- Rukenya
- Thirikwa
- Thumaita

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 Gichugu

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

### Water

26 rivers and streams; 2 lakes.

- Dhiara
- Gathiba
- Hidden Tarn
- Kaboyo
- Kabwe
- Kamiraru
- Kamweti
- Karasasi
- Kareruenu
- Karie
- Karithathi
- Karumba
- Karute
- Kiri
- Korogosho
- Mburi
- Mugwi
- Ngendambora
- Nyamindi East
- Nyamindi West
- Nyanja
- Nyanjara
- Nyanjo
- Rumindi

…and 4 more.

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 peaks; 1 hill.

- Batian · 4,971 m
- Sommerfelt Peak · 4,396 m
- Mount Kenya · 4,338 m
- The Stoop · 3,899 m
- The Bowl · 3,585 m

### Estates

2 estates.

- Kamweti Plantation
- Thiba Plantations

### Getting around

1 bridge.

- Tatu 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 Gichugu and the best time to visit

In Gichugu, 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 Gichugu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ACK Mt. Kenya Hospital · Kirinyaga Central 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.49172&mlon=37.26475#map=17/-0.49172/37.26475) 

Bank Kiarii Homestead · Gichugu 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.48713&mlon=37.32678#map=17/-0.48713/37.32678) 

Petrol pump Total · Kirinyaga Central 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.50218&mlon=37.27939#map=17/-0.50218/37.27939) 

Hotel Castle Forest Lodge · Gichugu 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.38031&mlon=37.31030#map=17/-0.38031/37.31030) 

Mall Kanjuri Shopping Centre · Mathira 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.40171&mlon=37.15124#map=17/-0.40171/37.15124) 

School Premier Day & Boarding Primary School · Gichugu 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.49798&mlon=37.32270#map=17/-0.49798/37.32270) 

College Lake Institute of Tropical Medicine Kerugoya · Gichugu 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.50866&mlon=37.31699#map=17/-0.50866/37.31699) 

Police station Embu Police Station · Manyatta 21 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 Gichugu

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

- Banks3
- Hotels2
- Schools2
- Colleges and universities2
- Restaurants1

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 Kirinyaga County

- Kirinyaga Central
- Mwea
- Ndia

## Quick answers

- Where is Gichugu?In Kirinyaga County, Kenya
- What borders Gichugu?Buuri, Cental Imenti, Kieni, Kirinyaga Central, Maara, Manyatta, Mathira, Mwea, Ndia, Nithi, Runyenjes and South Imenti
- What is there to see in Gichugu?Old KFS Camp
- What time zone is Gichugu in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Gichugu?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Gichugu?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gichugu?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gichugu?Settlements lie between 1,362 m and 1,797 m
- What is the highest point in Gichugu?Batian (4,971 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gichugu?December to March and May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gichugu?ACK Mt. Kenya Hospital, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gichugu?Kiarii Homestead, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gichugu?Total, about 16 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Gichugu?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gichugu?KE020101 (OCHA common operational dataset)