Wamachatha
in Nyeri, Kenya

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-0.567 and 37.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -0° 34' 0" and E 37° 1' 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: 01:45 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 6:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

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 Wamachatha

Wamachatha in Nyeri is located in Kenya about 51 mi (or 83 km) north of Nairobi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Wamachatha is now 01:45 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Wamachatha, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Nyeri Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), North. 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 54 mi (or 87 km), North.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nyeri, Murang'a, Keruguya, Embu and Nanyuki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 24%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

23°C (73 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

24°C (76 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Videos from this area

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Colorful Skid Drift Displays in the Nyeri KCB Safari Rally 2012

Published: February 06, 2012
Length: 28:07 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Colin Mundia

Colorful Drifting and Skidding Displays in the Nyeri KCB Safari Rally 2012 as the ace drivers perform entertaining stunts after receiving their awards in the closing ceremony at the end of the Rally.


Ugaruruku Wa Riera (Climate Change)

Published: March 30, 2012
Length: 07:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PVforCC

In February 2012, a team of coffee farmers in Nyeri (Kenya), took part in a participatory video project to identify and document sustainable land management practices through video, which could...


A drive around Mount Kenya on the way to Nairobi

Published: June 02, 2008
Length: 17:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Bachle

Video of a drive around Mount Kenya on the way to Nairobi.


This Is Africa / TEASER

Published: October 09, 2010
Length: 49:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Travis Bartlett

One by One we will obey the command and become doers of the word. We exist to transform the DEFIANCE for street kids all over Africa. In three specific areas...


Africa kungfu

Published: April 14, 2019
Length: 20:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stephen Muriuki

How to practise short kungfu.


Wanjohi WA kigogoini wedding

Published: May 13, 2019
Length: 36:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RUFAS MUTHUI

Wanjohi wedding.


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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.

Mukurwe-ini

Mukurweini was elevated to District status in 2008. The old Mukurweini Divisional boundaries remain as the new District's boundaries. Before Kenya's Independence in 1963, Mukurweini was referred to as South Tetu Division. The new District is one of the seven new Districts created out of the old Nyeri District of Central Province of Kenya. The new District headquarters are located at Kiahungu Township which is also the commercial hub for Mukurweini.

Located at -0.560943, 37.0488 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Central Province (Kenya)

Kamacharia

Kamacharia is a small Kikuyu village in Kenya. Coffee growing is the principal economic activity. Administratively, Kamacharia is a location in the Mathioya division of Muranga District. It is now in Mathioya district. Gathunya location has been hived from Kamacharia location.

Located at -0.6, 37 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province (Kenya)

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