# Kirinyaga Central Constituency, Kirinyaga County – Villages

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Constituency · Kirinyaga County 

# Kirinyaga Central

Kirinyaga Central is a constituency of Kenya in Kirinyaga County. It covers **237.3 km²**. Its main town is Kerugoya. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 33 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 237km²
- 33mapped services
- 1,645 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kirinyaga Central?

Kirinyaga Central 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/), [Gichugu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/gichugu/), [Kieni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/kieni/), [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 216th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 16.1% of [Kirinyaga County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/). The centre of Kirinyaga Central is about 123 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 24 km from Kerugoya, the main town of Kirinyaga County. The centre point is at 0.2811° S, 37.2770° 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 Kirinyaga Central

### Nearby, outside Kirinyaga Central

- Mount Kenya National Reserve · nature reserve, Ndia5.7 km
- Old KFS Camp · ruins, Gichugu6.9 km
- Percival Waterfall · waterfall, Kieni15 km
- Mount Kenya · volcano, Manyatta15 km
- Western Terminal · viewpoint, Buuri16 km
- Mount Kenya National Park · nature reserve, Cental Imenti17 km
- Naro Moru Gate (Mt Kenya) · attraction, Kieni19 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: Kirinyaga Central

- 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) · Gathiuru36 km
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi122 km

### Nearest railway station

Karatina (Mathira), about 27 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:21) and shortest in May (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 18:30).

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 Kirinyaga Central

Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Kirinyaga Central. The largest with a recorded population: Kerugoya (30,045) and Kagumo (3,673). Settlements here lie between about 1,284 m and 1,939 m above sea level (median 1,645 m).

- Gathuthuma
- Gatuto
- Gatwe
- Gitumbi
- Kabari
- Kagumo
- Kaguyu
- Kangaita
- Karaine
- Karaini
- Karia
- Kathare
- Kerugoya
- Kiaga
- Kiamaina
- Kiamuthambi
- Kiamwenja
- Kianderi
- Kiaritha
- Kibingo
- Kirimunge
- Kirunda
- Mikarara
- Mukinduri
- Mutitu
- Njega
- Thaita

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 Kirinyaga Central

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Kabinga
- Kabuga
- Kangaita
- Karie
- Kiringa
- Mukengeria
- Ruiru

### Hills and mountains

3 hills; 1 peak.

- Castle Hill · 4,273 m
- Kiamariga · 2,215 m
- Kachimba · 1,939 m
- Kamurdwana · 1,892 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Nyakithuchi Forest

### Estates

1 estate.

- Kangaita Plantations

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 Kirinyaga Central and the best time to visit

In Kirinyaga Central, 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 Kirinyaga Central

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital AIC Githumu Mission Hospitali · South Imenti 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.16157&mlon=37.42799#map=17/-0.16157/37.42799) 

Bank Kiarii Homestead · Gichugu 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.48713&mlon=37.32678#map=17/-0.48713/37.32678) 

ATM Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri · Nyeri Town 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42120&mlon=36.94982#map=17/-0.42120/36.94982) 

Petrol pump Rubis · Kirinyaga Central 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.47515&mlon=37.23658#map=17/-0.47515/37.23658) 

Hotel Castle Forest Lodge · Gichugu 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.38031&mlon=37.31030#map=17/-0.38031/37.31030) 

Mall Kanjuri Shopping Centre · Mathira 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.40171&mlon=37.15124#map=17/-0.40171/37.15124) 

School Ndathi Secondary School · Kieni 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.30060&mlon=37.12322#map=17/-0.30060/37.12322) 

College Presbyterian Technical College Rubate · Gichugu 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.21031&mlon=37.33378#map=17/-0.21031/37.33378) 

Police station Karatina Police Station · Mathira 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.47984&mlon=37.12905#map=17/-0.47984/37.12905) 

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 Kirinyaga Central

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels7
- Schools5
- Colleges and universities3
- 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 Kirinyaga County

- Gichugu
- Mwea
- Ndia

## Quick answers

- Where is Kirinyaga Central?In Kirinyaga County, Kenya
- What borders Kirinyaga Central?Buuri, Cental Imenti, Gichugu, Kieni, Maara, Manyatta, Mathira, Mwea, Ndia, Nithi, Runyenjes and South Imenti
- What is there to see in Kirinyaga Central?Mount Kenya National Reserve, Old KFS Camp, Percival Waterfall, Mount Kenya
- What time zone is Kirinyaga Central in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kirinyaga Central?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Kirinyaga Central?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kirinyaga Central?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kirinyaga Central?Settlements lie between 1,284 m and 1,939 m
- What is the highest point in Kirinyaga Central?Castle Hill (4,273 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kirinyaga Central?December to March and May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kirinyaga Central?AIC Githumu Mission Hospitali, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kirinyaga Central?Kiarii Homestead, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kirinyaga Central?Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri, about 40 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kirinyaga Central?Rubis, about 22 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kirinyaga Central?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Kirinyaga Central?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kirinyaga Central?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kirinyaga Central?KE020103 (OCHA common operational dataset)