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Ruiru, Kiambu County

Kenya

City1.1466° S, 36.9609° E

Ruiru is a city located in Kiambu County, Kenya. The recorded population is 490,120.

Population490,120
ProvinceKiambu County
Coordinates1.1466° S, 36.9609° E
CountryKenya
Rank in Kenya#5 of 6,956

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About Ruiru

You can find Ruiru at 1.15° S, 36.96° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It is classified under Kiambu County, Kenya.

Ranked #5 in Kenya by population, Ruiru has 490,120 residents out of 6,956 registered localities.

Cities in Kiambu County

The Kiambu County region of Kenya is home to Ruiru and other cities such as Kikuyu, Karuri, Limuru. Ruiru has 490,120 inhabitants.

Kikuyu323,881Karuri194,342Limuru159,314Juja156,041Kiambu147,870Githunguri63,319Kawaida14,038Gatundu7,947Tinganga6,059Githiga A5,565

Nearby Cities

Ruiru is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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KalimoniCity
6.3 km
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Kongo sowetoCity
6.9 km
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KalimoniCity
7.3 km
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KahawaCity
7.5 km
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JujaCity · 156,041 inhab.
7.7 km
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GithuraiCity
8.3 km
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RukeriaCity
8.4 km
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Benvar FarmCity
8.4 km
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KimunyuCity
10.2 km
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GatharainiCity
10.3 km
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NdaruguCity
10.3 km
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ZimmermanNeighborhood
10.4 km
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KasaraniNeighborhood
10.5 km
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GitamaiyuCity
10.7 km
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NdaruguCity
10.8 km
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Moi International Sports CenterCity
10.8 km
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LilianaNeighborhood
10.9 km
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GathagiCity
11.3 km
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RoysambuNeighborhood
11.4 km
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ChegeiniCity
11.8 km

Universities in Ruiru

Ruiru is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Gretsa University2006——
Mount Kenya University2008——
Technical University of Mombasa2007——
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Largest cities in Kenya

#1 Nairobi4,397,073#2 Kakamega1,867,579#3 Mombasa1,208,333#4 Nakuru570,674#5 Ruiru490,120
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ruiru?

Ruiru has a population of 490,120. It ranks #5 in Kenya by population.

What province or state is Ruiru in?

Ruiru is located in Kiambu County, Kenya.

Where is Ruiru located?

Ruiru is located at coordinates 1.15° S, 36.96° E in Kiambu County, Kenya.

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