Othaya
KenyaKE
Town in Kenya
Othaya is a Kenyan town about 120 kilometres north of Nairobi, the capital. As of the 1999 census, Othaya had a population of 21,427, of which 4,108 were classified as core urban; the majority of the residents belong to the Kikuyu ethnic group. Othaya is part of Nyeri County. It has been a traditionally agricultural area with coffee and tea as the main cash crops, with many residents being subsistence farmers. Othaya is home to Chinga dam, the largest water reservoir in Nyeri County.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,468
- Coordinates
- -0.547, 36.932
- Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
Overview of Othaya
Othaya is a small settlement in Kenya. With 4,468 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards adventure and wellness.
Things to do in Othaya
Adventure in Othaya
(1)Othaya records Treasure Hunts under adventure. All of it is drawn from Othaya's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Othaya
(1)Looking for wellness? Othaya has Ranches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Othaya's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Kenya first, then drive or cycle into Othaya. The local time zone is Africa/Nairobi.
Similar destinations
Places near Othaya that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Othaya known for?
- Othaya is mainly a destination for adventure and wellness, set in Kenya with around 4,468 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Othaya?
- You can plan around Treasure Hunts and Ranches in Othaya. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Othaya located?
- Administratively, Othaya sits in Kenya — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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