# Kangema Constituency, Murang'a County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/kangema/

Constituency · Murang'a County 

# Kangema

Kangema is a constituency of Kenya in Murang'a County. It covers **351.3 km²**. 48 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 351km²
- 8mapped services
- 1,810 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kangema?

Kangema lies in [Murang'a County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 5 other constituencies: [Kigumo](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/kigumo/), [Kiharu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/kiharu/), [Kinangop](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyandarua/kinangop/), [Mathioya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/mathioya/) and [Othaya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/othaya/). By area it is the 179th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 13.9% of [Murang'a County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/). The centre of Kangema is about 67 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 26 km from Murang’a, the main town of Murang'a County. The centre point is at 0.6873° S, 36.9209° 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 Kangema

### Nearby, outside Kangema

- Kangari town · attraction, Kigumo12 km
- Hidden waterfall. 15m high · attraction, Kigumo14 km
- Ndakaini Dam Island · attraction, Kigumo17 km
- Gatango Waterfall · waterfall, Mathioya19 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: Kangema

- 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

- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi70 km
- Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) · Gathiuru71 km

### Nearest railway station

Maragua (Maragwa), about 26 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:22) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:34).

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 Kangema

Open gazetteers list **48 villages, towns and localities** in Kangema. The largest with a recorded population: Kangema (6,424). Settlements here lie between about 1,423 m and 2,331 m above sea level (median 1,810 m).

- Boyo
- Gacharaigu
- Gakira
- Gatangara
- Gatara
- Gathaithi
- Gikui
- Githambo
- Githiga
- Githunguri
- Gitugu
- Ichichi
- Ihigaini
- Iyego
- Kaganda
- Kagumo
- Kaharo
- Kahithe
- Kahuti
- Kairichi
- Kangema
- Kanyenyaine
- Kanyenyaini
- Kanyuira
- Kariara
- Karirau
- Karurumo
- Kiairathe
- Kiamara
- Kiawambogo
- Kibutha
- Kigumo
- Kihoya
- Kiruri
- Lower Gatara
- Matheriti
- Mihuti
- Mununga
- Murarandia
- Murarandia Two
- Muriranjas
- Nyagatugu
- Nyakahura
- Nyangiti
- Rwathia
- Theri
- Tuthu
- Wanjereri

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 Kangema

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Gondo
- Kaboko
- Poyo
- South Mathioya
- Tuso

### Hills and mountains

4 hills; 2 peaks.

- Mount Kinangop · 3,864 m
- The Twelve Apostles · 3,656 m
- Ruasia · 2,227 m
- Maragua · 1,989 m
- Gikui · 1,622 m
- Iyego · 1,563 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Marimira Forest

### History

3 forts.

- Fort Dunluce
- Fort Lancaster
- Fort Winchester

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 Kangema and the best time to visit

In Kangema, the warmest month is Mar (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,192 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (227 mm) and the driest Feb (36 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and June to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 17 49 

Feb 18 36 

Mar 18 100 

Apr 17 227 

May 16 138 

Jun 15 64 

Jul 15 56 

Aug 15 71 

Sep 16 62 

Oct 17 134 

Nov 16 167 

Dec 16 89 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kangema

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kangema Subcounty Hospital · Kangema 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.69010&mlon=36.97156#map=17/-0.69010/36.97156) 

Bank Muramati back · Gatanga 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.86509&mlon=36.86381#map=17/-0.86509/36.86381) 

ATM Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri · Nyeri Town 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42120&mlon=36.94982#map=17/-0.42120/36.94982) 

Petrol pump Rubis · Kangema 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.68465&mlon=36.96262#map=17/-0.68465/36.96262) 

Hotel Gitweku Villa Pack, White House Villa Park · Kangema 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.68519&mlon=36.96676#map=17/-0.68519/36.96676) 

Mall Giakanja Shopping Centre · Tetu 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.46144&mlon=36.94275#map=17/-0.46144/36.94275) 

School Dr. Kiano Boys Secondary School · Kangema 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.70882&mlon=36.94397#map=17/-0.70882/36.94397) 

College KIBCO THIKA Campus · Kangema 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.66972&mlon=36.83716#map=17/-0.66972/36.83716) 

Police station Kigumo Police Station · Kigumo 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.80250&mlon=36.96318#map=17/-0.80250/36.96318) 

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 Kangema

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels2
- Schools2
- Colleges and universities1

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 Murang'a County

- Gatanga
- Kandara
- Kigumo
- Kiharu
- Maragwa
- Mathioya

## Quick answers

- Where is Kangema?In Murang'a County, Kenya
- What borders Kangema?Kigumo, Kiharu, Kinangop, Mathioya and Othaya
- What is there to see in Kangema?Kangari town, Hidden waterfall. 15m high, Ndakaini Dam Island, Gatango Waterfall
- What time zone is Kangema in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kangema?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Kangema?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kangema?48 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kangema?Settlements lie between 1,423 m and 2,331 m
- What is the highest point in Kangema?Mount Kinangop (3,864 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kangema?December to March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kangema?Kangema Subcounty Hospital, about 5.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kangema?Muramati back, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kangema?Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kangema?Rubis, about 4.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kangema?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kangema?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kangema?KE021104 (OCHA common operational dataset)