Makandara

Rift Valley Province of , bordering , was one of Kenya's eight provinces, before the 2013 Kenyan general election. Rift Valley Province was the largest and one of the most economically important provinces in .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: place in Rift Valley Province, Kenya
  • Also known as: “Makandara Housing Estate”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Athi River and Kitengela.

Town
Photo: DEMOSH, CC BY 2.0.
is a town outside , in Machakos County. The town is named after the , which passes through. It is also known as Mavoko.

Town
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is a municipality in the Kajiado County of Kenya, located 34 kilometres south of the capital , forming part of the greater Metropolitan Area, Founded by Chief Ole Mutunkei and his son Simeon Sinkeet circa 1940 and named , Later… is situated 3 km south of Makandara.

Suburb
is a residential area in the west of Machakos County, , just south of and . The place is named after the legendary Akamba medicine woman Prophetess . is situated 9 km northwest of Makandara.

Makandara

Latitude
-1.45° or 1° 27′ south
Longitude
36.96667° or 36° 58′ east
Elevation
1,511 metres (4,957 feet)
Open location code
6GCRGXX8+XM
Geo­Names ID
188168
Wiki­data ID
Q6738697
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Irish—“Makandara” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Makandara”
  • Irish: “Makandara”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kitengela and Mlolongo.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Marimbeti and Athi River-Mombasa Road Bridge.

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