Kathita River

The Kathita River is a river in eastern Kenya is the longest river in . The river flows in a north-easterly direction from a source high on around Ithangune and Rutundu hills from where it flows easterly through thick equatorial rainforests towards Meru Town, and in a southeasterly direction into River Tana.
  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in Kenya
  • Also known as: Kathita Munyi

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Muchiene.

Village
The Eastern Province of was one of 8 Provinces of Kenya. Its northern boundary ran along with that of ; the North Eastern Province and Coast Province lay to the east and south; and the remainder of Kenya's provinces, including Central Province, ran along its western border. is situated 9 km north of Kathita River.

Kathita River

Latitude
0.01667° or 0° 1′ north
Longitude
37.55° or 37° 33′ east
Elevation
2,187 metres (7,175 feet)
Open location code
6GGV2H82+M2
Geo­Names ID
193368
Wiki­data ID
Q4785162
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Irish to Welsh—“Kathita River” goes by many names.
  • Irish: Abhainn Kathita
  • Norwegian Bokmål: Kathita
  • Spanish: Río Kathita
  • Swahili: Mto Kathita
  • Swedish: Kathita
  • Welsh: Afon Kathita

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Thaie and Muruugi.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Upper Imenti Forest and Sacred Lake.

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