# Nyeri County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

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County · Kenya 

# Nyeri County

Nyeri County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **759,133 people** in 2019 on 3,335 km² (about 228 per km²). Its main town is Nyeri. It is divided into 6 constituencies. 284 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 595 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 759,133people (2019)
- 3,335km²
- 6constituencies
- 595mapped services

## How many people live in Nyeri County?

Nyeri County had an estimated **759,133 people** in 2019 — 1.6% of Kenya, 31st of 47 counties. There are 1,028 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 3,335 km², that is about **228 people per km²**, 23rd of 47 counties.

29.6% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****73,098**

5–9 ****75,079**

10–14 ****76,522**

15–19 ****73,527**

20–24 ****59,169**

25–29 ****49,297**

30–34 ****54,585**

35–39 ****53,134**

40–44 ****48,038**

45–49 ****43,568**

50–54 ****38,668**

55–59 ****32,478**

60–64 ****21,518**

65–69 ****18,168**

70–74 ****17,194**

75–79 ****10,438**

80–84 ****7,109**

85–89 ****3,882**

90–94 ****2,093**

95+ ****1,067**

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 Nyeri County?

Nyeri County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 7 other counties: [Embu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/), [Kirinyaga County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/), [Laikipia County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/), [Meru County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/), [Murang'a County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/), [Nyandarua County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyandarua/) and [Tharaka-Nithi County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/). By area it is the 26th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 0.6% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Nyeri County is about 108 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 0.3144° S, 36.9305° 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 Nyeri County

OpenStreetMap lists 32 named sights in Nyeri County: 9 attractions; 7 nature reserves; 6 waterfalls; 3 viewpoints; 2 caves; 2 memorials; 1 zoo; 1 monument; 1 museum.

- Nyeri Museum · museum
- Gikururu River Falls · waterfall
- Gura Waterfall · waterfall
- Karuru Waterfall · waterfall
- Los locos waterfall · waterfall
- Percival Waterfall · waterfall
- Zania falls · waterfall
- Aberdare Country Club Sanctuary Conservancy · nature reserve
- Aberdares National Park · nature reserve
- Dedan Kimathi University Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve
- Mawingu Bongo Sanctuary · nature reserve
- Mount Kenya Wildlife conservancy · nature reserve
- Sangare Conservancy · nature reserve
- Solio Ranch and Conservancy · nature reserve
- Sundowner Spot · viewpoint
- Sundowner Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Turn for sandai farms · viewpoint
- Abadares Curio Shop · attraction
- Aberdares National Park Head Quarters · attraction
- Arboretum · attraction
- Chania Waterfall · attraction
- Kiandongoro Gate Aberdare NP · attraction
- Leopard male on the hunt · attraction
- Magura Falls · attraction
- Naro Moru Gate (Mt Kenya) · attraction
- Queens Cave · attraction
- Animal Orphanage · zoo
- Mao Mao caves · cave
- Maumau Cave (Sangare Conservancy) · cave
- NELSON MANDELA AND ALBERTINA SISULU · monument

…and 2 more.

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: Nyeri 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

- Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) · Gathiuru31 km
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi112 km

### Nearest railway station

Chaka Railway Station (Kieni), about 9.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Jul (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:34, sunset around 18:41).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:36 18:44 12.1 h 

Feb 06:42 18:50 12.1 h 

Mar 06:38 18:45 12.1 h 

Apr 06:29 18:35 12.1 h 

May 06:25 18:31 12.1 h 

Jun 06:29 18:35 12.1 h 

Jul 06:34 18:41 12.1 h 

Aug 06:34 18:40 12.1 h 

Sep 06:24 18:30 12.1 h 

Oct 06:14 18:21 12.1 h 

Nov 06:13 18:21 12.1 h 

Dec 06:23 18:31 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 Nyeri County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Kieni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/kieni/) 1,814 29 176 

[Mathira](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mathira/) 458 65 89 

[Mukurweni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mukurweni/) 178 57 32 

[Nyeri Town](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/nyeri-town/) 169 32 197 

[Othaya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/othaya/) 356 51 32 

[Tetu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/tetu/) 359 58 69 

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 Nyeri County

Open gazetteers list **284 villages, towns and localities** in Nyeri County. The largest with a recorded population: Nyeri (80,081), Nanyuki (72,813), Tetu (39,293), Karatina (23,552), Naro Moru (9,018) and Othaya (6,650). Settlements here lie between about 1,422 m and 2,661 m above sea level (median 1,835 m).

- Aberdare
- Amboni
- Baricho
- Bellevue
- Birithia
- Burguret
- Chaka
- Chang’onde
- Chehe
- Cheronge
- Chieni Settlement
- Chinga
- Embalingo
- Endarasha
- Endarasha Settlement
- Gaaki
- Gachatha
- Gachika
- Gachirero
- Gachuiro
- Gachuku
- Gaikundo
- Gaikuyu
- Gaikũyũ
- Gakanga
- Gakuyu
- Gatarakwa
- Gatel
- Gathaithi
- Gathanji
- Gathera
- Gathethu
- Gathumbi
- Gathungururu
- Gathuthi
- Gatina
- Gatitu
- Gatugi One
- Gatugi Two
- Gatumbiru
- Gatundu
- Gatunganga
- Gatura
- Gaturi
- Gaturiri
- Gatuyaini
- Giachamwengi
- Giagatika
- Giaitu
- Giakaibii
- Giakibii
- Giathugu One
- Giathugu Two
- Gichichi
- Gichira
- Gikigie
- Gikondi
- Gitathi-ini
- Gitero
- Githakwa
- Githerere
- Githima
- Githiru
- Githunguri
- Githura
- Gititu
- Gitugi
- Gitumbi
- Gumba
- Gura
- Gĩakaibĩi
- Gĩtũndũtĩ
- Hatha-ini
- Hombe
- Huguini
- Huho-ini
- Huhoini
- Ichagachiru
- Ichamara
- Igana
- Ihithe
- Ihuririo
- Ihururu
- Ihwa
- Ihwagi
- Iruri
- Itemeini
- Ithaithi
- Ithanji
- Ithekahuno
- Ithenguri
- Itiati
- Itundu
- Kaagogi
- Kabage
- Kabaru
- Kabebero
- Kabiruini
- Kagarii
- Kagere
- Kagicha
- Kagioini
- Kagochi
- Kagonye
- Kagumo
- Kagumoini
- Kagundu
- Kagwathi
- Kahaaro
- Kaharo
- Kahiga
- Kahigaini
- Kahurura
- Kairuthi
- Kaiyaba
- Kamatu
- Kamoko
- Kamuchoni
- Kamunyaka
- Kamuyu
- Kamwenja
- Kangaita
- Kangocho
- Kangoru
- Kanjora
- Kanyama
- Kanyinya
- Karaba
- Karangia
- Karatina
- Karemeno
- Karia
- Kariara
- Kariguini
- Kariko
- Karima
- Karindi
- Karingaini
- Karogoto
- Karundu
- Karura
- Karuthi
- Kericho
- Kiaguthu
- Kiahagu
- Kiamabara
- Kiamariga
- Kiamathambo
- Kiamucheru
- Kiamurathe
- Kiamuya
- Kiamwathi
- Kiandemi
- Kianderi
- Kiandongoro
- Kiandu
- Kiangai
- Kianganda
- Kiangararu
- Kiangoma
- Kianjogu
- Kiawaithanji
- Kiawamurathe
- Kiawamururu
- Kiawara
- Kiawarigi
- Kibutio
- Kiganjo
- Kigogo-ini
- Kihatha
- Kihingo
- Kihome
- Kihora
- Kihuri
- Kihuyo
- Kiinu
- Kimahuri
- Kimondo
- Kinunga
- Kinyaiti
- Kirerema
- Kiria
- Kiriko
- Kiriti
- Kirungi
- Kirurumi
- Kiumbi
- Kiuu
- Konyu
- Kuhora Twana
- Kĩganjo
- Kĩricũ Town
- Mahiga
- Marua
- Mathari
- Mbuyu-ini
- Miirini
- Mirundu
- Mucharage
- Mugunda
- Muirungi
- Mukarara
- Mukore
- Mukui
- Mukuruweini
- Mukurwe-ini
- Munyange
- Munyange One
- Munyange Two
- Muruguru
- Mutathiini
- Muthambi
- Muthinga
- Muthira
- Muthua-ini
- Muthuthiini
- Mutitu
- Mutundu
- Mweiga
- Nanyuki
- Naro Moru
- Ndaroini
- Ndathi
- Ndiaini One
- Ndiaini Two
- Ndimaini
- Ndugamano
- Nduma
- Ndunyu
- Ndurutu
- Ngamwa
- Ngandu
- Ngaru
- Ngunguru
- Nitimaini
- Njege
- Njigari
- Njiruini
- Nyakahuho
- Nyamakuyu
- Nyangio
- Nyeri
- Othaya
- Pirisya
- Ragati
- Ratai
- Riamukurwe
- Rititi
- Rukira
- Ruringu
- Rurunguti
- Ruthagati
- Ruthanji
- Rutura
- Tambaya
- Tetu
- Thangathe
- Thanu
- Thatha
- Thengeini
- Thimu
- Thiu
- Thunguma
- Thunguri
- Thuthi
- Treffos
- Tumu Tumu
- Tusha
- Uaso Nyaro Settlement
- Uaso Nyiro Settlement
- Ugachiku
- Unjiru
- Wagai
- Wahenya
- Wamachatha
- Wamagana
- Wamutitu
- Wandumbi
- Waraza Settlement
- Warazo
- Watuka Settlement
- Wetima One
- Wetima Two
- Zaina

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 Nyeri County

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

### Water

139 rivers and streams; 9 lakes; 4 waterfalls; 1 dam.

- Amboni
- Chania
- Chehe
- Chinga
- Chinga Dam
- Emerald Tarn
- Ewaso Ngiro
- Gachiguini
- Gachika
- Gachima
- Gaichamoki
- Gakira
- Gataroini
- Gathagana
- Gathakaini
- Gathangaini
- Gathanji
- Gathenge
- Gathima
- Gathiruthiru
- Gathita
- Gathiuru
- Gichichi
- Gikururu

…and 129 more.

### Hills and mountains

55 hills; 10 peaks; 6 glaciers; 3 valleys; 2 mountains; 1 mountain pass.

- Arthurs Seat · 4,605 m
- Cesar Glacier · 4,605 m
- Diamond Glacier · 4,605 m
- Heim and Forel Glacier · 4,605 m
- Josef Glacier · 4,605 m
- Midget Peak · 4,605 m
- Nelion · 4,605 m
- Northey Glacier · 4,605 m
- Point Dutton · 4,605 m
- Point John · 4,605 m
- Point Melhuish · 4,605 m
- Point Peter · 4,605 m
- Point Pigott · 4,605 m
- Two Tarn Col · 4,605 m
- Tyndall Glacier · 4,605 m
- Shiptons Peak · 4,183 m
- Hausburg Valley · 4,031 m
- Teleki Valley · 3,730 m
- Highland Castle · 3,703 m
- Maratini Hill · 3,691 m
- Karasi · 3,567 m
- Hohnel Valley · 3,515 m
- Kanjuere · 3,412 m
- Makari · 3,397 m

…and 53 more.

### Forests and nature

10 forests; 1 park.

- Aberdare Forest
- Aberdare National Park
- Chieni Forest
- Giathenge Forest
- Kiganjo Forest
- Muringato Forest
- Mutheya Forest
- Nyeri Forest
- Nyeri Hill Forest
- Nyeri Station Forest
- South Laikipia Forest

### Estates

15 estates.

- Belle Vue Estate
- Burguret Estate
- Creacombe Estate
- Cults Estate
- Inono Plantation
- Jungle Estate
- Kiserian
- Lamuria Estate
- Mount Kenya Estates
- Oldopai Estate
- Peerless Estate
- Samaki Farm
- Seremai Estate
- Treffos Estate
- Zawadi Estate

### Getting around

3 airfields; 2 airports; 2 railway stations; 1 bridge.

- Gatiki Bridge
- Karatina
- Kiganjo Station
- Labura
- Mweiga
- Nanyuki Airport
- National Park Strip
- Nyeri Airport

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 Nyeri County and the best time to visit

In Nyeri County, 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nyeri County

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

- Hospitals32
- Banks31
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps56
- Hotels127
- Shopping malls9
- Schools237
- Colleges and universities31
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants60
- Police stations7
- 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 Nyeri County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Nyeri County?759,133 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nyeri County?About 27 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nyeri County?About 228 people per km²
- What borders Nyeri County?Embu County, Kirinyaga County, Laikipia County, Meru County, Murang'a County, Nyandarua County and Tharaka-Nithi County
- What is there to see in Nyeri County?Abadares Curio Shop, Aberdare Country Club Sanctuary Conservancy, Aberdares National Park, Aberdares National Park Head Quarters
- What time zone is Nyeri County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Nyeri County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Nyeri County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nyeri County?284 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nyeri County?Settlements lie between 1,422 m and 2,661 m
- What is the highest point in Nyeri County?Arthurs Seat (4,605 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nyeri County?December to March and June to September
- How many hospitals are in Nyeri County?32 mapped
- How many banks are in Nyeri County?31 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Nyeri County?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nyeri County?56 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nyeri County?KE019 (OCHA common operational dataset)