Ruiru
KenyaKE
Urban Area in Kiambu County, Kenya
Ruiru is a municipality and sub-county in Kiambu County, Kenya. It sits within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan region. According to the 2019 national population census, Ruiru was the 4th largest urban centre in Kenya by population. The name Ruiru is of the Kikuyu origin and possibly relates to the black cotton soil that is found in most parts of Ruiru.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 79,741
- Coordinates
- -1.147, 36.961
- Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
Overview of Ruiru
Set in Kenya, Ruiru is a mid-sized city. Around 79,741 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature, sports and wellness. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Ruiru
Nature in Ruiru
(1)Ruiru records Rivers under nature. All of it is drawn from Ruiru's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Ruiru
(1)The sports shortlist for Ruiru: Slopes. All of it is drawn from Ruiru's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Ruiru
(1)Ruiru's wellness entries include Ranches. Everything listed here comes from what Ruiru is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Reach Ruiru by regional transport from the nearest hub in Kenya; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi.
Similar destinations
Places near Ruiru that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruiru known for?
- Ruiru, in Kenya, is best known for nature, sports and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 79,741 residents.
- What can you do in Ruiru?
- Recorded activities in Ruiru include Rivers, Slopes and Ranches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Ruiru located?
- Ruiru is located in Kenya. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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