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

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

Constituency · Murang'a County 

# Kiharu

Kiharu is a constituency of Kenya in Murang'a County. It covers **305.7 km²**. Its main town is Murang’a. 67 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 86 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 306km²
- 86mapped services
- 1,553 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kiharu?

Kiharu lies in [Murang'a County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Kangema](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/kangema/), [Kigumo](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/kigumo/), [Maragwa](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/maragwa/), [Mathioya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/mathioya/), [Mukurweni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mukurweni/) and [Ndia](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/ndia/). By area it is the 191st largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 12.1% of [Murang'a County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/). The centre of Kiharu is about 71 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 5.7 km from Murang’a, the main town of Murang'a County. The centre point is at 0.7100° S, 37.1025° 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 Kiharu

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Kiharu: 1 waterfall.

- Mission Falls · waterfall

### Nearby, outside Kiharu

- Africana Curio Shop · attraction, Ndia20 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: Kiharu

- 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) · Gathiuru72 km

### Nearest railway station

Maragua (Maragwa), about 10 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:21) 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 Kiharu

Open gazetteers list **67 villages, towns and localities** in Kiharu. The largest with a recorded population: Karuri (194,342) and Murang’a (43,314). Settlements here lie between about 1,142 m and 1,784 m above sea level (median 1,553 m).

- Gacharu
- Gaitega
- Gakoigo
- Gatheru
- Gathinja
- Gathiru
- Gatundu
- Gaturi
- Gatuya
- Gikandu
- Gikuu
- Gitaro
- Githagara
- Githunguri
- Githuri
- Gitige
- Gitui
- Gituto
- Gitweku
- Ihinga
- Ititu
- Kagaa
- Kagumo
- Kahuhia
- Kahuro
- Kahuti
- Kambirua
- Kandegenye
- Karuri
- Karuru One
- Karuru Two
- Kiaguthu
- Kianderi
- Kiangochi
- Kiangunyi
- Kiawambeu
- Kiawanjugu
- Kiboi
- Kigongo
- Kiharu
- Kimathi
- Kiria
- Kirogo
- Kiumba
- Koimbi
- Maragi
- Maragi Two
- Mbari-ya-hiti
- Mirira
- Mjini
- Muchungucha
- Mugoiri
- Mukangu
- Mukungai
- Murang’a
- Ndutumi
- Ngaru
- Ngerere
- Nguyuine
- Nyakihai
- Rukanga
- Rurii
- Saint Marys
- Thanju
- Wanjengi
- Weithaga
- Yamugwe

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 Kiharu

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Kahotera
- Kameni
- Karichiungu
- Kathairu
- Kayahwe
- Mathioya
- Mbiri
- Morare
- Mugono
- Muriuriu
- Ragati
- Rutherfoord Falls
- Siha
- South Mathioya

### Hills and mountains

13 hills.

- Kirogo · 1,633 m
- Kamb · 1,584 m
- Gatundu · 1,567 m
- Gitui · 1,567 m
- Githithi · 1,553 m
- Kiawambeu · 1,540 m
- Mukangu · 1,537 m
- Wathinga · 1,473 m
- Gekando · 1,416 m
- Kangure · 1,386 m
- Kiangage · 1,373 m
- Muranga · 1,202 m
- Kiambicho · 1,197 m

### Forests and nature

3 forests.

- Kangure Forest
- Kiambicho Forest
- Kiamuti Forest

### Getting around

1 airfield; 1 railway station.

- Fort Hall
- Fort Hall

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 Kiharu and the best time to visit

In Kiharu, 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 Kiharu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital HOD HOSPITAL · Kiharu 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.73322&mlon=37.07908#map=17/-0.73322/37.07908) 

Bank Davis & Shirtliff · Kiharu 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.72251&mlon=37.15582#map=17/-0.72251/37.15582) 

ATM Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri · Nyeri Town 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42120&mlon=36.94982#map=17/-0.42120/36.94982) 

Petrol pump Kenol Mitiini · Kiharu 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.72708&mlon=37.14386#map=17/-0.72708/37.14386) 

Hotel Verona Hotel · Mathioya 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.70000&mlon=37.11670#map=17/-0.70000/37.11670) 

Mall Faith Leather General Shop · Kiharu 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.72563&mlon=37.15228#map=17/-0.72563/37.15228) 

School Neema Oasis School · Mathioya 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.70000&mlon=37.11670#map=17/-0.70000/37.11670) 

College Harken College · Kiharu 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.73262&mlon=37.13543#map=17/-0.73262/37.13543) 

Police station Mumbi Police Post · Kiharu 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.72639&mlon=37.16064#map=17/-0.72639/37.16064) 

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 Kiharu

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

- Hospitals8
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps14
- Hotels19
- Shopping malls2
- Schools5
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies20
- Restaurants10
- Police stations1
- 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.

## Other constituencies in Murang'a County

- Gatanga
- Kandara
- Kangema
- Kigumo
- Maragwa
- Mathioya

## Quick answers

- Where is Kiharu?In Murang'a County, Kenya
- What borders Kiharu?Kangema, Kigumo, Maragwa, Mathioya, Mukurweni and Ndia
- What is there to see in Kiharu?Mission Falls
- What time zone is Kiharu in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kiharu?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Kiharu?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kiharu?67 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kiharu?Settlements lie between 1,142 m and 1,784 m
- What is the highest point in Kiharu?Kirogo (1,633 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kiharu?December to March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kiharu?HOD HOSPITAL, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kiharu?Davis & Shirtliff, about 6.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kiharu?Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kiharu?Kenol Mitiini, about 5.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kiharu?8 mapped
- How many banks are in Kiharu?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kiharu?14 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kiharu?KE021106 (OCHA common operational dataset)