Gathamba
Gathamba is a stream in Murang’a District, Kenya and has an elevation of 1,221 metres. Gathamba is situated nearby to the locality Kiangochi, as well as near Wanjii.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station and Murang’a High School.
Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station
Industrial building
The Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station is a 7.4 MW hydroelectric power station in Kenya. Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station is situated 3 km east of Gathamba.
Murang’a High School
School
Murang'a High School also known as' Muhae' is a Catholic church sponsored boys boarding high school located in Murang'a town, Kenya. It has over 1000 students. Murang’a High School is situated 3½ km north of Gathamba.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Murang’a and Maragua.
Murang’a
Town
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Murang'a is a town in Murang'a County of Kenya. It is the administrative headquarters of Murang'a County and is mainly inhabited by the Kikuyu community. Murang’a is situated 3 km north of Gathamba.
Maragua
Town
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Maragua is a town in the Muranga County, Kenya. It was previously the capital of the former Maragua District. The town is located along Thika–Sagana road just 10 km south of Murang'a. Maragua is situated 5 km south of Gathamba.
Maragua District
Town
Maragua District was a former district of Kenya, located in the defunct Central Province. Its capital was the town of Maragua. In 1999, Maragua District had a population of 387,969 and an area of 868 km2. Maragua District is situated 5 km south of Gathamba.
Gathamba
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Murang’a District, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-0.75° or 0° 45′ southLongitude
37.15° or 37° 9′ eastElevation
1,221 metres (4,006 feet)Open location code
6GFV7522+22GeoNames ID
197681
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Localities in the Area
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