# Mukurweni Constituency, Nyeri County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mukurweni/

Constituency · Nyeri County 

# Mukurweni

Mukurweni is a constituency of Kenya in Nyeri County. It covers **178.4 km²**. 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 178km²
- 32mapped services
- 1,662 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mukurweni?

Mukurweni lies in [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Kiharu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/kiharu/), [Mathioya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/murang-a/mathioya/), [Mathira](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mathira/), [Ndia](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/ndia/), [Othaya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/othaya/) and [Tetu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/tetu/). By area it is the 236th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 5.3% of [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/). The centre of Mukurweni is about 83 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 22 km from Nyeri, the main town of Nyeri County. The centre point is at 0.5783° S, 37.0722° 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 Mukurweni

### Nearby, outside Mukurweni

- Abadares Curio Shop · attraction, Mathira13 km
- Africana Curio Shop · attraction, Ndia13 km
- Nyeri Museum · museum, Nyeri Town20 km
- Arboretum · attraction, Nyeri Town20 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: Mukurweni

- 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) · Gathiuru57 km
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi84 km

### Nearest railway station

Karatina (Mathira), about 13 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 Mukurweni

Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Mukurweni. The largest with a recorded population: Mukurwe-ini (6,508). Settlements here lie between about 1,422 m and 1,849 m above sea level (median 1,662 m).

- Gachirero
- Gaikundo
- Gathanji
- Gathungururu
- Gatina
- Gatura
- Giathugu One
- Giathugu Two
- Gikondi
- Githunguri
- Gumba
- Ichamara
- Igana
- Ithanji
- Kagarii
- Kahaaro
- Kaharo
- Kamuchoni
- Kangoru
- Karaba
- Kariara
- Karindi
- Karingaini
- Karundu
- Kiamurathe
- Kiangoma
- Kiawamurathe
- Kiawamururu
- Kibutio
- Kimondo
- Kirerema
- Kirungi
- Kiuu
- Miirini
- Mirundu
- Mukui
- Mukuruweini
- Mukurwe-ini
- Muthambi
- Muthuthiini
- Mutitu
- Mutundu
- Ndiaini Two
- Nduma
- Ngamwa
- Njege
- Njiruini
- Nyakahuho
- Nyangio
- Ruthanji
- Tambaya
- Thangathe
- Thanu
- Thimu
- Thunguri
- Wamachatha
- Wamutitu

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 Mukurweni

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Gakira
- Gura
- Irura
- Ithanji
- Ndurumo
- Rutune
- Tambaya

### Hills and mountains

6 hills.

- Thunguri · 1,727 m
- Mukuruweini · 1,718 m
- Kiharo · 1,648 m
- Harangi · 1,608 m
- Rurangi · 1,557 m
- Ngamwa · 1,411 m

### Getting around

1 bridge.

- Gatiki Bridge

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 Mukurweni and the best time to visit

In Mukurweni, 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 Mukurweni

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mukurweini District Hospital · Mukurweni 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.56199&mlon=37.02026#map=17/-0.56199/37.02026) 

Bank Tai Sacco Society Limited · Mukurweni 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.55000&mlon=37.10000#map=17/-0.55000/37.10000) 

ATM Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri · Nyeri Town 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42120&mlon=36.94982#map=17/-0.42120/36.94982) 

Petrol pump Rubis · Mukurweni 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.55913&mlon=37.05252#map=17/-0.55913/37.05252) 

Hotel Hotel Starbucks · Mathira 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.48272&mlon=37.12506#map=17/-0.48272/37.12506) 

Mall Magunas Shopping Mall · Ndia 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.66530&mlon=37.20838#map=17/-0.66530/37.20838) 

School Kiangoma Secondary School · Mukurweni 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.56783&mlon=37.06463#map=17/-0.56783/37.06463) 

College Karatina University Library · Mathira 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.48325&mlon=37.12454#map=17/-0.48325/37.12454) 

Police station Karatina Nyeri Highway · Mathira 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.47597&mlon=37.08325#map=17/-0.47597/37.08325) 

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 Mukurweni

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Schools29

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
- Mathira
- Nyeri Town
- Othaya
- Tetu

## Quick answers

- Where is Mukurweni?In Nyeri County, Kenya
- What borders Mukurweni?Kiharu, Mathioya, Mathira, Ndia, Othaya and Tetu
- What is there to see in Mukurweni?Abadares Curio Shop, Africana Curio Shop, Nyeri Museum, Arboretum
- What time zone is Mukurweni in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mukurweni?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Mukurweni?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mukurweni?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mukurweni?Settlements lie between 1,422 m and 1,849 m
- What is the highest point in Mukurweni?Thunguri (1,727 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mukurweni?December to March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mukurweni?Mukurweini District Hospital, about 6.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mukurweni?Tai Sacco Society Limited, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mukurweni?Chase Bank - National Oil - Mountain Side Nyeri, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mukurweni?Rubis, about 3.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mukurweni?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Mukurweni?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mukurweni?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mukurweni?KE019098 (OCHA common operational dataset)