Gatanga
in Murang'A, Kenya
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (27 mi) - Nairobi Wilson Airport (29 mi)
- Nyeri Airport (39 mi)
- Nanyuki Airport (60 mi)
- Nakuru Airport (71 mi)
- Samburu South Airport (108 mi)
- Amboseli Airport (120 mi)
- Kericho Airport (124 mi)
- Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest (Unesco heritage, 79 mi)
- Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley (Unesco heritage, 107 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -0.933 and 36.967 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -0° 55' 59" and E 36° 58' 0"
- 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: 09:39 PM (Friday)
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:11 am and 6:21 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- 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 Gatanga
Gatanga in Murang'A is located in Kenya about 26 mi (or 42 km) north-east of Nairobi, the country's capital town.
Current time in Gatanga is now 09:39 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Gatanga, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest in a distance of 79 mi (or 127 km), North.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kiambu, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nyeri and Keruguya. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F
| Morning Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 20°C / 68 °F |
| Night Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 5% |
| Air Humidity | 64% |
| Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 85% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
17°C (62 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
23°C (73 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
25°C (76 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Kandara
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