# Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mathira/ Constituency · Nyeri County # Mathira Mathira is a constituency of Kenya in Nyeri County. It covers **458.0 km²**. 65 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 89 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 458km² - 89mapped services - 1,765 mtypical elevation ## Where is Mathira? Mathira lies in [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 14 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/), [Kirinyaga Central](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/kirinyaga-central/), [Maara](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/maara/), [Manyatta](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/manyatta/), [Mukurweni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mukurweni/), [Ndia](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/ndia/), [Nithi](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/nithi/), [Nyeri Town](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/nyeri-town/), [Runyenjes](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/runyenjes/), [South Imenti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/south-imenti/) and [Tetu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/tetu/). By area it is the 151st largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 13.7% of [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/). The centre of Mathira is about 110 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 24 km from Nyeri, the main town of Nyeri County. The centre point is at 0.3562° S, 37.1512° 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 Mathira OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mathira: 1 attraction. - Abadares Curio Shop · attraction ### Nearby, outside Mathira - Nyeri-Kiganjo War Cemetary · memorial, Nyeri Town16 km - Arboretum · attraction, Nyeri Town18 km - Old KFS Camp · ruins, Gichugu19 km - Mount Kenya National Reserve · nature reserve, 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: Mathira - 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) · Gathiuru35 km - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi110 km ### Nearest railway station Karatina (Mathira), about 14 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:22) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:28, 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 Mathira Open gazetteers list **65 villages, towns and localities** in Mathira. The largest with a recorded population: Karatina (23,552). Settlements here lie between about 1,568 m and 2,038 m above sea level (median 1,765 m). - Baricho - Chehe - Chieni Settlement - Gachika - Gachuiro - Gachuku - Gaikuyu - Gaikũyũ - Gakuyu - Gatel - Gathethu - Gatundu - Gatunganga - Gaturiri - Giagatika - Giaitu - Giakaibii - Giakibii - Githima - Gĩakaibĩi - Gĩtũndũtĩ - Hombe - Ihwagi - Iruri - Ithaithi - Itiati - Itundu - Kabiruini - Kagochi - Kagumoini - Kaiyaba - Kamatu - Kamunyaka - Kangocho - Kanyama - Karatina - Karogoto - Karura - Karuthi - Kiaguthu - Kiamabara - Kiamariga - Kiamucheru - Kiangai - Kiangararu - Kiawarigi - Kiria - Konyu - Kuhora Twana - Mukore - Mutathiini - Muthira - Ndaroini - Ndimaini - Ngandu - Ngunguru - Nitimaini - Ragati - Ratai - Rititi - Ruthagati - Thengeini - Thiu - Tumu Tumu - Unjiru 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 Mathira Named natural and historic features inside Mathira, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 53 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 1 waterfall. - Chehe - Gaichamoki - Gathagana - Gathangaini - Gathanji - Gathiruthiru - Gathita - Gichichi - Gunia - Hohwe - Hombi - Itoga - Kagochi - Kagumo - Kahohi - Kahuhi - Kajikeru - Kamugoiri - Kamukogabi - Kamwova - Kandogo - Kanianjiru - Kanikwe - Kanja …and 32 more. ### Hills and mountains 18 hills; 1 peak. - Shiptons Peak · 4,183 m - Sagara · 2,348 m - Thagara · 2,344 m - Kehari · 2,273 m - Kimari · 2,252 m - Kirimamburi · 2,178 m - Niana Hill · 2,090 m - Kiamucheru · 2,045 m - Kiamacheru · 2,038 m - Kilima · 2,009 m - Tumu Tumu · 1,866 m - Giakagena · 1,852 m - Kinango · 1,824 m - Kianderi · 1,801 m - Ndaroini · 1,766 m - Kiahia · 1,763 m - Karuiro · 1,646 m - Mungethia · 1,646 m - Kagumba · 1,568 m ### Forests and nature 2 forests. - Chieni Forest - Mutheya Forest ### Estates 1 estate. - Inono Plantation ### Getting around 1 railway station. - Karatina 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 Mathira and the best time to visit In Mathira, 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 Mathira Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Karatina Sub county Hospital · Mathira 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.47569&mlon=37.13038#map=17/-0.47569/37.13038) Bank Barclays · Mathira 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.48226&mlon=37.12652#map=17/-0.48226/37.12652) ATM Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri · Nyeri Town 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42120&mlon=36.94982#map=17/-0.42120/36.94982) Petrol pump National Oil Corporation-Karatina · Mathira 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.48002&mlon=37.12378#map=17/-0.48002/37.12378) Hotel Ragati Fishing Lodge · Mathira 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.33132&mlon=37.18183#map=17/-0.33132/37.18183) Mall Kanjuri Shopping Centre · Mathira 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.40171&mlon=37.15124#map=17/-0.40171/37.15124) School Gathirathiru Primary School · Mathira 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.38313&mlon=37.15898#map=17/-0.38313/37.15898) College Karatina university main campus · Mathira 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.38984&mlon=37.14228#map=17/-0.38984/37.14228) Police station Karatina Police Station · Mathira 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.47913&mlon=37.12803#map=17/-0.47913/37.12803) 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 Mathira Places mapped inside Mathira in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Banks5 - Petrol pumps8 - Hotels12 - Shopping malls1 - Schools45 - Colleges and universities5 - Restaurants6 - Police stations3 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 Nyeri County - Kieni - Mukurweni - Nyeri Town - Othaya - Tetu ## Quick answers - Where is Mathira?In Nyeri County, Kenya - What borders Mathira?Buuri, Cental Imenti, Gichugu, Kieni, Kirinyaga Central, Maara, Manyatta, Mukurweni, Ndia, Nithi, Nyeri Town, Runyenjes, South Imenti and Tetu - What is there to see in Mathira?Abadares Curio Shop - What time zone is Mathira in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Mathira?Shilling (KES) - What language is spoken in Mathira?English, Swahili (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mathira?65 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mathira?Settlements lie between 1,568 m and 2,038 m - What is the highest point in Mathira?Shiptons Peak (4,183 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mathira?December to March and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Mathira?Karatina Sub county Hospital, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Mathira?Barclays, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Mathira?Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mathira?National Oil Corporation-Karatina, about 14 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Mathira?4 mapped - How many banks are in Mathira?5 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mathira?8 mapped - What is the P-code of Mathira?KE019096 (OCHA common operational dataset)