Gicharani

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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Nearby places include Gichoto and Gikambura.

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 .

Town
is a municipality in Kiambu County, Kenya, which grew from a settlement of colonial missionaries. The town is located about 20 km northwest of central . is situated 2½ km northeast of Gicharani.

Gicharani

Latitude
-1.27067° or 1° 16′ 14″ south
Longitude
36.64234° or 36° 38′ 32″ east
Elevation
1,998 metres (6,555 feet)
Open location code
6GCRPJHR+PW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 45000168
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
197396
Wiki­data ID
Q5559447
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In Other Languages

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

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include PCEA Mai Ma Ihii Church and Thogoto Teachers College.

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