Karisa

The Central Province was a region in central until 2013, when Kenya's provinces were replaced by a system of counties. It covered an area of 11,449 km2 and was located to the north of and west of .
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: place in Central Province, Kenya
  • Also known as: Kiaritha

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kerugoya.

is the largest town in Kirinyaga County, located 10 kilometres east of and 40 kilometres west of . It is situated in the former Kirinyaga district.

Karisa

Latitude
-0.48333° or 0° 29′ south
Longitude
37.26667° or 37° 16′ east
Elevation
1,620 metres (5,315 feet)
Open location code
6GFVG788+MM
Geo­Names ID
192574
Wiki­data ID
Q15045525
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In Other Languages

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

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