Kiu

Kiu is a stream in , and has an elevation of 1,502 metres. Kiu is situated nearby to the town , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ruiru and Githurai.

Town
is a municipality and sub-county in , . It sits within the greater . According to the 2019 national population census, was the 4th largest urban centre in Kenya by population. is situated 5 km north of Kiu.

Town
is a composition of densely populated, urban, mixed-use settlements located at the border of Nairobi County and along the Thika Road. is situated 6 km west of Kiu.

Suburb
is a mixed-use and residential suburb of the city of . Located within the larger area, it is approximately 13 kilometres northeast of Nairobi's central business district off Thika Road. is situated 8 km west of Kiu.

Kiu

Latitude
-1.19469° or 1° 11′ 41″ south
Longitude
36.96994° or 36° 58′ 12″ east
Elevation
1,502 metres (4,928 feet)
Open location code
6GCRRX49+4X
Geo­Names ID
190938
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