# Meru County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

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County · Kenya 

# Meru County

Meru County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **1,545,673 people** in 2019 on 6,993 km² (about 221 per km²). Its main town is Meru. It is divided into 9 constituencies. 203 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 392 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,545,673people (2019)
- 6,993km²
- 9constituencies
- 392mapped services

## How many people live in Meru County?

Meru County had an estimated **1,545,673 people** in 2019 — 3.2% of Kenya, 6th of 47 counties. There are 1,013 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 6,993 km², that is about **221 people per km²**, 24th of 47 counties.

35.0% of people are children under 15 and 5.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people.

0–4 ****170,262**

5–9 ****175,050**

10–14 ****194,922**

15–19 ****165,251**

20–24 ****132,110**

25–29 ****112,830**

30–34 ****117,510**

35–39 ****103,956**

40–44 ****86,046**

45–49 ****70,961**

50–54 ****48,109**

55–59 ****45,991**

60–64 ****35,938**

65–69 ****29,440**

70–74 ****24,639**

75–79 ****12,007**

80–84 ****9,983**

85–89 ****5,288**

90–94 ****2,827**

95+ ****1,444**

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 Meru County?

Meru County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 8 other counties: [Embu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/), [Isiolo County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/isiolo/), [Kirinyaga County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/), [Kitui County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/), [Laikipia County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/), [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/), [Tana River County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tana-river/) and [Tharaka-Nithi County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/). By area it is the 20th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 1.2% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Meru County is about 199 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 0.2291° N, 37.7761° 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 Meru County

OpenStreetMap lists 21 named sights in Meru County: 9 nature reserves; 6 attractions; 3 waterfalls; 2 viewpoints; 1 museum.

- Meru Museum · museum
- Kiambogo Waterfall · waterfall
- Ngare Ndare Waterfall & Pool · waterfall
- Seasonal Waterfall · waterfall
- Elephant corridor · nature reserve
- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve
- Lower Imenti Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Meru Bongo and Rhino Sanctuary · nature reserve
- Meru National Park · nature reserve
- Mount Kenya National Park · nature reserve
- Ngare Ndare · nature reserve
- Thunguru Hill Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Upper Imenti Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Incredible view · viewpoint
- Western Terminal · viewpoint
- Chogoria Gate · attraction
- George’s pool · attraction
- Hippo pool · attraction
- Magado Crater · attraction
- Meru Bongo Sanctuary · attraction
- Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya) · attraction

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: Meru 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

- Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) · Meru-Kinna47 km
- Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) · Gathiuru88 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:24) and shortest in Nov (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 18:16).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:34 18:40 12.1 h 

Feb 06:39 18:46 12.1 h 

Mar 06:35 18:41 12.1 h 

Apr 06:25 18:32 12.1 h 

May 06:21 18:28 12.1 h 

Jun 06:24 18:32 12.1 h 

Jul 06:30 18:38 12.1 h 

Aug 06:30 18:37 12.1 h 

Sep 06:20 18:27 12.1 h 

Oct 06:11 18:17 12.1 h 

Nov 06:10 18:16 12.1 h 

Dec 06:20 18:27 12.1 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 Meru County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Buuri](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/buuri/) 1,315 23 69 

[Cental Imenti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/cental-imenti/) 772 29 20 

[Igembe Central](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/igembe-central/) 802 13 7 

[Igembe North](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/igembe-north/) 1,076 19 6 

[Igembe South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/igembe-south/) 839 14 28 

[North Imenti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/north-imenti/) 302 18 163 

[South Imenti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/south-imenti/) 662 53 72 

[Tigania East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/tigania-east/) 833 21 15 

[Tigania West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/tigania-west/) 391 17 12 

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 Meru County

Open gazetteers list **203 villages, towns and localities** in Meru County. The largest with a recorded population: Meru (80,191), Maua (22,121), Timau (10,571), Nkubu (7,675), Lare (5,358) and Mitunguu (3,293). Settlements here lie between about 560 m and 2,519 m above sea level (median 1,529 m).

- Akaiga
- Ambaru
- Amugaa
- Angaine
- Ankamia
- Antubaiga
- Antubetwe
- Antuboclu
- Athi
- Athiru Gaiti
- Athiru Rujine
- Baranga
- Birikene
- Bubui
- Bubwi
- Buulu
- Chuge
- Ciothirai
- Gacheru
- Gacu
- Gaitu
- Gakuuni
- Gambela
- Gatimbi
- Gatunga
- Gatuntune
- Giaki
- Giatune
- Gibb‘s Lookout
- Gitauga
- Githongo
- Gitoro
- Gitugu
- Gituri
- Giuti
- Igandene
- Igane
- Igem Be
- Igoji
- Inono
- Iriene
- Isiolo east location
- Ithimbari
- Kaaga
- Kaathene
- Kaathi
- Kachiuru
- Kachulu
- Kagene
- Kairaa
- Kairune
- Kaliene
- Kamachege
- Kamiruru
- Kamurio
- Kamurita
- Kanduba
- Kangeta
- Kanyakine
- Kanyekine
- Kanywee
- Kaongo
- Karama
- Karama Antuamuo
- Karichu
- Kariene
- Karoe
- Kathelwa
- Kathera
- Katheri
- Kathi
- Kaweru
- Kawiru
- Kenyenjere
- Kiamuri
- Kiandiu
- Kianiai
- Kianjai
- Kibuka
- Kiegoi
- Kiemene
- Kienderu
- Kieni
- Kigochwa
- Kiirua
- Kilindini
- Kimirii
- Kinoro
- Kionyo
- Kiri
- Kiriene
- Kiringa
- Kiriria
- Kirirwa
- Kiriti
- Kirogine
- Kisima
- Kithatngari
- Kithatu
- Kitheo
- Kithiiri
- Kithirune
- Kithoka
- Kiuii
- Kiune
- Kongaita
- Kunati
- Lare
- Leeta
- Lekurruki
- Lolmotonyi
- Lower Kiongone
- Lubuni
- Luchiuti
- Machikine
- Machungulu
- Magado
- Maili Nane
- Makandune
- Mamuru
- Marania
- Mariene
- Maritati Township
- Matetu
- Maua
- Mburugiti
- Mbwinjeru
- Menwe
- Meru
- Meru National Park
- Miathene
- Mikinduri
- Miruriiri
- Mitine
- Mitungugu
- Mitunguu
- Mituntu
- Mpuri
- Muchene
- Muchiene
- Mukarangatine
- Mukuiru
- Munithu
- Murichia
- Muruugi
- Muthangene
- Muthara
- Mutonga
- Mutuati
- Mutunguru
- Mutuuma
- Mwenjera
- Mwirongondu
- Naari
- Naathu
- Ndagene
- Ndare
- Ndumuru
- Ndunyu
- Ndunyu Mutunyi
- Ngirine
- Ngongo
- Nkabune
- Nkando
- Nkandone
- Nkinyanga
- Nkubu
- Nkumari
- Nkunga
- Nkuraru
- Nkuriga
- Ntemwene
- Nthare
- Ntharene
- Ntumburi
- Oltulili
- Ontulili
- Ruiga
- Ruiri
- Rurama
- Rwalera
- Rwanyange
- T M Centre
- Tabata
- Teleswan
- Thaie
- Thananga
- Thathi
- Theera
- Thinyaine
- Thumbereria
- Thuura
- Thuuri
- Tigania
- Tiira
- Timau
- Timau Settlement
- Tuuru
- Upper Chure
- Upper Kiongone
- Upper Thingithu Lodge
- X-lewa
- Yururu

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 Meru County

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

### Water

41 rivers and streams; 15 lakes; 1 waterfall.

- Curling Pond
- Enchorro
- Hanging Tarn
- Harris Tarn
- Hook Tarn
- Kaburia
- Kachiege
- Kaja
- Kamberia
- Kami Tarn
- Kanambule
- Kandagochi
- Kangiri
- Kanyuango
- Karumandhi
- Kathimbi
- Kathita Munyi
- Kazita East
- Kazita West
- Kiaru
- Kiguru
- Kinyaritha
- Kionde
- Kithenu

…and 33 more.

### Hills and mountains

88 hills; 43 mountains; 10 peaks; 4 valleys; 3 glaciers; 1 mountain pass.

- Gregory Glacier · 4,630 m
- Krapf Glacier · 4,630 m
- Lewis Glacier · 4,630 m
- Point Lenana · 4,630 m
- Point Thompson · 4,630 m
- Simba Col · 4,630 m
- Thompson Flake · 4,630 m
- Tooth · 4,630 m
- Pillar · 4,265 m
- Sendeyo · 4,187 m
- Terere · 4,187 m
- Mackinder Valley · 4,027 m
- Hinde Valley · 3,912 m
- Gorges Valley · 3,877 m
- Ithangune · 3,852 m
- Mugi Hill · 3,481 m
- Giant’s Billiard Table · 3,358 m
- Rutundu · 3,264 m
- Lengallila · 3,043 m
- Kanje · 2,655 m
- Kirui · 2,597 m
- Itiani · 2,508 m
- Goriga · 2,416 m
- Marim · 2,304 m

…and 125 more.

### Forests and nature

12 forests; 2 parks.

- Kiagu Forest
- Kibithewa Forest
- Kiega Forest
- Lower Imenti Forest
- Meru Forest
- Meru National Park
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Ndare Forest
- Ngaya Forest
- Nthunguuru Forest
- Nyambeni Forest
- Thuuri Forest
- Timau Forest
- Upper Imenti Forest

### Estates

3 estates.

- Lewadowns Estate
- Nyambeni Tea Estate
- Shirley Estate

### Getting around

13 airfields; 2 airports.

- Embori Farm
- Gihol
- Ibis Farm
- Kanjoro
- Kisima
- Kulunda
- Lewa Airport
- Lolomarik
- Lolomarik East
- Marania
- Mitinguu
- Mt Kenya
- Mulika
- Mulika Lodge Airport
- Ngare Ndare

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 Meru County and the best time to visit

In Meru County, the warmest month is Mar (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,075 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (206 mm) and the driest Feb (30 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 17 44 

Feb 18 30 

Mar 19 80 

Apr 18 206 

May 18 114 

Jun 17 58 

Jul 16 62 

Aug 17 71 

Sep 18 56 

Oct 18 117 

Nov 17 152 

Dec 17 86 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Meru County

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

- Hospitals29
- Banks24
- Petrol pumps57
- Hotels98
- Shopping malls10
- Schools88
- Colleges and universities25
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants48
- Police stations10
- 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 Meru County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Meru County?1,545,673 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Meru County?About 23 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Meru County?About 221 people per km²
- What borders Meru County?Embu County, Isiolo County, Kirinyaga County, Kitui County, Laikipia County, Nyeri County, Tana River County and Tharaka-Nithi County
- What is there to see in Meru County?Chogoria Gate, Elephant corridor, George’s pool, Hippo pool
- What time zone is Meru County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Meru County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Meru County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Meru County?203 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Meru County?Settlements lie between 560 m and 2,519 m
- What is the highest point in Meru County?Gregory Glacier (4,630 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Meru County?December to March and May to October
- How many hospitals are in Meru County?29 mapped
- How many banks are in Meru County?24 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Meru County?57 mapped
- What is the P-code of Meru County?KE012 (OCHA common operational dataset)