Ruaka
in Kiambu, Kenya
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Nairobi Wilson Airport (9 mi) - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (13 mi)
- Nyeri Airport (59 mi)
- Nakuru Airport (76 mi)
- Nanyuki Airport (81 mi)
- Amboseli Airport (105 mi)
- Mara Lodges Airport (116 mi)
- Kericho Airport (119 mi)
- Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest (Unesco heritage, 101 mi)
- Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley (Unesco heritage, 120 mi)
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Unesco heritage, 141 mi) - Kampi ya Simba (observation point, (14 mi)
- Kampi ya Ndege (observation point, (11 mi)
- Kampi ya Fisi (observation point, (12 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -1.200 and 36.783 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -1° 12' 0" and E 36° 46' 59"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Shilling - KES
- Spoken languages:
- English, Swahili
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 11:17 PM (Sunday)
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:12 am and 6:23 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Ruaka
Ruaka in Kiambu is a city located in Kenya a little north of Nairobi, the country's capital town.
Current time in Ruaka is now 11:17 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Ruaka, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Nairobi Wilson Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest in a distance of 101 mi (or 162 km), North. We saw 3 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, Murang'a and Kajiado. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F
| Morning Temperature | 16°C / 60 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
| Night Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 51% |
| Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 81% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Monday, 18th of November 2024
25°C (77 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
25°C (78 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Wednesday, 20th of November 2024
25°C (77 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Tribe Hotel
Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club
Sovereign Suites
Palacina The Residence & The Suites
Kempinski Hotel Villa Rosa
The King Post Apartment Homes
Sankara Nairobi
Crowne Plaza NAIROBI
Meridian
Nairobi Safari Club
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
International School of Kenya
The International School of Kenya (or ISK), is an international school for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 located on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. It was established in 1976 and has a 25 hectare campus. Th campus used to be a large coffee plantation, and today, only a few of the original buildings remain. Students can study for a North American High school diploma or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. It is accredited by the MSA, and is the largest international school in Nairobi.
Rosslyn Academy
Rosslyn Academy is a private Christian international school in Nairobi, Kenya. It was founded in 1967. It is an international, coed, day school with a North American curriculum and classes from preschool to twelfth grade. Enrollment is approximately 550, with a senior graduating class ranging from 35-50 each year. Approximately 40% of the students are American, and more than 40 nationalities are represented in the school. Most of its teachers are North American certified.
United Nations Office at Nairobi
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Kitisuru
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Karura Forest
Karura Forest is an urban forest in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The forest was gazetted in 1932 and is managed by the Kenya Forest Service in conjunction with the Friends of Karura Forest http://www. friendsofkarura. org. Due to its proximity to a growing city, there have been plans to reduce the forest in favour of housing and other development. However, these plans have been controversial in conservation viewpoint.