Kamuiru

Kamuiru is a settlement in 's . Kamuiru is among the most populated places in central Kenya and has a very rich history of the Mau Mau as a concentration camp.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kerugoya and Kibirigwi.

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.

Village
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 . is situated 6 km southwest of Kamuiru.

Kamuiru

Latitude
-0.49048° or 0° 29′ 26″ south
Longitude
37.2236° or 37° 13′ 25″ east
Elevation
1,647 metres (5,404 feet)
Open location code
6GFVG65F+RC
Geo­Names ID
194643
Wiki­data ID
Q6359809
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In Other Languages

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

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