Runyenjes

Runyenjes is the second largest town in , Kenya. It is located about 150 km from Nairobi, and 75 km from Mount Kenya, at an altitude of 1500m.The population is estimated at 58,000 people, the majority of which are the Embu People who speak Kiembu, a Bantu language, as well as Kiswahili and English, the two official languages in .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Town with 4,940 residents
  • Description: town in Embu County, Kenya
  • Also known as: “Runyeje” and “Runyenje”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gichiche and Kathugu.

Village
The Eastern Province of was one of 8 Provinces of Kenya. is situated 3½ km northeast of Runyenjes.

Village
The Eastern Province of was one of 8 Provinces of Kenya. is situated 4½ km southeast of Runyenjes.

Village
The Eastern Province of was one of 8 Provinces of Kenya. is situated 5 km northeast of Runyenjes.

Runyenjes

Latitude
-0.45094° or 0° 27′ 3″ south
Longitude
37.55592° or 37° 33′ 21″ east
Population
4,940
Elevation
1,505 metres (4,938 feet)
Open location code
6GFVGHX4+J9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1416055105
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
180981
Wiki­data ID
Q7380153
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Zulu—“Runyenjes” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Runyenjes”
  • Irish: “Runyenjes”
  • Polish: “Runyenjes”
  • Portuguese: “Runienjes”
  • Swahili: “Runyenjes”
  • Zulu: “Runyenjes”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: lago and Gichera.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Catholic Church Gikuuri and Runyenjes Stadium.

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