# Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/

County · Kenya 

# Tharaka-Nithi County

Tharaka-Nithi County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **393,170 people** in 2019 on 2,581 km² (about 152 per km²). Its main town is Kathwana. It is divided into 3 constituencies. 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 122 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 393,170people (2019)
- 2,581km²
- 3constituencies
- 122mapped services

## How many people live in Tharaka-Nithi County?

Tharaka-Nithi County had an estimated **393,170 people** in 2019 — 0.8% of Kenya, 42nd of 47 counties. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 2,581 km², that is about **152 people per km²**, 27th of 47 counties.

33.5% of people are children under 15 and 7.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people.

0–4 ****40,384**

5–9 ****43,202**

10–14 ****48,124**

15–19 ****42,701**

20–24 ****31,642**

25–29 ****26,849**

30–34 ****27,912**

35–39 ****24,423**

40–44 ****21,248**

45–49 ****19,990**

50–54 ****13,749**

55–59 ****13,914**

60–64 ****11,107**

65–69 ****9,193**

70–74 ****7,660**

75–79 ****4,083**

80–84 ****3,145**

85–89 ****1,985**

90–94 ****881**

95+ ****638**

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 Tharaka-Nithi County?

Tharaka-Nithi County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 5 other counties: [Embu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/), [Kirinyaga County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/), [Kitui County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/), [Meru County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/) and [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/). By area it is the 35th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 0.4% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Tharaka-Nithi County is about 176 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 0.1915° S, 37.9604° 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 Tharaka-Nithi County

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Tharaka-Nithi County: 1 city gate.

- Chogoria gate lower · city gate

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: Tharaka-Nithi 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

- Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) · Meru-Kinna47 km
- Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) · Gathiuru103 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:19) and shortest in Aug (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:36).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:32 18:40 12.1 h 

Feb 06:38 18:46 12.1 h 

Mar 06:34 18:41 12.1 h 

Apr 06:25 18:31 12.1 h 

May 06:20 18:27 12.1 h 

Jun 06:24 18:31 12.1 h 

Jul 06:30 18:37 12.1 h 

Aug 06:29 18:36 12.1 h 

Sep 06:20 18:26 12.1 h 

Oct 06:10 18:17 12.1 h 

Nov 06:09 18:16 12.1 h 

Dec 06:19 18:27 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 Tharaka-Nithi County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Maara](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/maara/) 505 32 36 

[Nithi](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/nithi/) 598 36 64 

[Tharaka](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/tharaka/) 1,478 44 22 

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 Tharaka-Nithi County

Open gazetteers list **111 villages, towns and localities** in Tharaka-Nithi County. The largest with a recorded population: Chuka (22,388), Chogoria (7,603) and Marimanti (2,752). Settlements here lie between about 442 m and 1,641 m above sea level (median 915 m).

- Chera
- Chiokariga
- Chogoria
- Chuka
- Ciakariga
- Gacigongoni
- Gaciongo
- Gakurungu
- Gatunga
- Giampapo
- Gituntu
- Igakiramba
- Igambangombe
- Ikumbo
- Ikuu
- Irangare
- Irereni
- Iriga
- Iruma
- Itugururu
- Kaanwa
- Kaanyaga
- Kabeche
- Kachiambaki
- Kaiga
- Kajiampau
- Kajiunduthi
- Kajuki
- Kakaoni
- Kalewa
- Kamaguna
- Kamainde
- Kamaindi
- Kamarandi
- Kamatungu
- Kamungoita
- Kamutiria
- Kamwango
- Kamwathu
- Kamwimbi
- Kanjoro
- Kanjuki
- Kanoro
- Karamani
- Kariakomo
- Kariani
- Kariikamburi
- Karumandu
- Karungwaru
- Kathangari Village
- Kathenaugi
- Kathithine
- Kathwana
- Katwana ka Munanda
- Keria
- Kiakanyinga
- Kiamiogo
- Kibugwa
- Kiegumo
- Kieni
- Kiereni
- Kijegge
- Kinunku
- Kirege
- Kirimbu
- Kirindini
- Kithangani
- Kithinge
- Magandi
- Magenka
- Magundu
- Magutuni
- Makambani
- Makanyanga
- Makithi
- Makomango
- Maragwa
- Maranthiu
- Mariani
- Marima
- Marimanti
- Materi
- Mautini
- Mubuura
- Mugere
- Mukuuni
- Mumbuni
- Munga
- Mutembe
- Mwangareme
- Mwangarimwe
- Ndagani
- Ndiune
- Ndumbeni
- Ngeru
- Ngonya
- Nguruki
- Nkarini
- Nkondi
- Nthara
- Nthirani
- Nthumbini
- Raguta
- Tharaka
- Thuchi
- Thuita
- Toibetia
- Tungu
- Tunyai
- Ucweni
- Weru

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 Tharaka-Nithi County

Named natural and historic features inside Tharaka-Nithi County, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

39 rivers and streams; 1 lake; 1 waterfall.

- Akothima
- Allen‘s Waterfall
- Bwee
- Chikuu
- Chituambugi
- Enchanted Lake
- Gakeu
- Gatamathiina
- Iraru
- Irigu
- Kamaara
- Kamagogo
- Kankiriri
- Kanthinthioko
- Kanyiriri
- Karurumo
- Kathita
- Kiambogo
- Kinji
- Kithinu
- Kuruguchi
- Kuuru
- Mara
- Mara Manyi

…and 17 more.

### Hills and mountains

37 hills; 3 mountains; 3 peaks.

- Coryndon Peak · 4,425 m
- Delamere Peak · 4,425 m
- Macmillan Peak · 4,425 m
- Ntua · 2,755 m
- Mbogoli · 1,723 m
- Kijegge · 1,544 m
- Kiera · 1,468 m
- Nyagara · 1,050 m
- Mariene · 1,032 m
- Mikai · 1,030 m
- Nandago · 1,016 m
- Tunyai · 1,006 m
- Magari · 983 m
- Kuru · 982 m
- Mutejewa · 962 m
- Muugi · 959 m
- Makithe · 947 m
- Karini · 926 m
- Kiamara · 917 m
- Kikingo · 902 m
- Maatha · 891 m
- Lansa · 840 m
- Kiarugurere Hills · 833 m
- Kamwale · 823 m

…and 19 more.

### Forests and nature

10 forests; 1 park.

- Kierera Forest
- Kijegge Forest
- Kikingo Forest
- Maatha Forest
- Mount Kenya Forest
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Munguni Forest
- Mutejewa Forest
- Mutharanga Forest
- Njuguni Forest
- Ntugi Forest

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 Tharaka-Nithi County and the best time to visit

In Tharaka-Nithi County, the warmest month is Mar (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 548 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (127 mm) and the driest Sep (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 28 

Feb 27 14 

Mar 27 41 

Apr 26 115 

May 26 45 

Jun 25 12 

Jul 24 11 

Aug 25 13 

Sep 26 11 

Oct 26 64 

Nov 25 127 

Dec 25 68 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tharaka-Nithi County

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

- Hospitals13
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps16
- Hotels27
- Shopping malls3
- Schools34
- Colleges and universities3
- Restaurants20
- Police stations1

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 Tharaka-Nithi County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Tharaka-Nithi County?393,170 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tharaka-Nithi County?About 23 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tharaka-Nithi County?About 152 people per km²
- What borders Tharaka-Nithi County?Embu County, Kirinyaga County, Kitui County, Meru County and Nyeri County
- What is there to see in Tharaka-Nithi County?Chogoria gate lower
- What time zone is Tharaka-Nithi County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Tharaka-Nithi County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Tharaka-Nithi County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tharaka-Nithi County?111 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tharaka-Nithi County?Settlements lie between 442 m and 1,641 m
- What is the highest point in Tharaka-Nithi County?Coryndon Peak (4,425 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tharaka-Nithi County?December to October
- How many hospitals are in Tharaka-Nithi County?13 mapped
- How many banks are in Tharaka-Nithi County?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tharaka-Nithi County?16 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tharaka-Nithi County?KE013 (OCHA common operational dataset)