Kanja

Kanja is a small settlement in Embu County in 's , at about 1,785 metres above sea level. It falls under the Runyenjes Constituency, one of four electoral constituencies in Embu County, and specifically in the ward Kagaari North.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gakwegore and Gichiche.

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 8 km southeast of Kanja.

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 southeast of Kanja.

Kanja

Latitude
-0.38223° or 0° 22′ 56″ south
Longitude
37.51587° or 37° 30′ 57″ east
Elevation
1,791 metres (5,876 feet)
Open location code
6GFVJG98+48
Geo­Names ID
194380
Wiki­data ID
Q6363361
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In Other Languages

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

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