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Nanyuki
Laikipia, Kenya · Africa
About Nanyuki
Nanyuki sits on the route: 25 minutes from Naro Moru.
Nanyuki is a town located in Laikipia, Kenya. With a population of 72,813, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Nanyuki sits in Kenya, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Nairobi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nanyuki to your route.
About Nanyuki
Nanyuki is a market town in Laikipia County, Kenya, located northwest of Mount Kenya along the A2 road and at the terminus of the branch railway from Nairobi. The name is derived from the Maasai word "Enyaanyukie," which means "resemblance."
It lies just north of the Equator (0° 01' N). British immigrants settled inRead more
Nanyuki in 1907, and some of their descendants still live in and around the town. Nanyuki hosts the main airbase of the Kenya Air Force. The British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), has a base at Nyati Barracks. It conducts infantry training in Laikipia and on the Kenyan Ministry of Defence land at Archer's Post.
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Where is Nanyuki located?
Nanyuki is located in Laikipia, Kenya, Africa. The coordinates are 0.0062 latitude, 37.0740 longitude.
What is the population of Nanyuki?
Nanyuki has a population of approximately 72,813 people, making it a town in Kenya.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 72,813
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Laikipia
- Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates
- 0.0062, 37.0740
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