Murang'a

#190 among destinations in Kenya

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Murang'a is a town in Murang'a County of Kenya. Before the independence of Kenya in 1963, this town used to be called Fort Hall. It is the administrative centre of Murang'a County and is mainly inhabited by the Kikuyu community. According to the 1999 census, the town has a population of about 11,021. ()

Alternative names: Population: 12 thous. (2020)Coordinates: 0°43'10"S, 37°9'17"E

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Region: Murang'aKenya

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Murang'a – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Murang'a University of Technology.

0.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Murang'a University of Technology
15 min walk • Murang'a University of Technology is the Successor of Murang'a University College, a former constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology after being elevated from Murang'a College of Technology. The University is located 1.5 km from Murang'a Town...