Current Date And Time In Wanguru, Kenya
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wanguru, a city in Kirinyaga County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Wanguru — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wanguru | |
| State | Kirinyaga County | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 51,722 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kirinyaga County | #1 of 8 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Kenyan Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KES | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +254 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ke | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,150 | |
| In Feet | 3,773 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -0.68 | |
| Longitude | 37.36 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.684° S 37.357° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 41' 2" S 37° 21' 25" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 41.04' S 37° 21.42' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kirinyaga County Capital | 22 km North-Northwest of Kerugoya | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Namanga, Tanzania (217 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:39 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 7m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Wanguru is a city situated in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Wanguru as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Kirinyaga County
The latitude and longitude of Wanguru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,150 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wanguru on the map
Wanguru runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Wanguru run on Kenyan Shilling (KES), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Wanguru exchange rates
To ring a number in Wanguru from outside Kenya, dial +254 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Wanguru and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wanguru ranks #1 of 8 cities in Kirinyaga County. It lies about 22 km North-Northwest of Kerugoya, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kirinyaga County market. › Cities near Wanguru
Wanguru has a recorded population of approximately 51,722 people. That places it #1 of 8 cities with population data in Kirinyaga County. Browse more cities in Kirinyaga County for comparison.
Wanguru is part of Kirinyaga County in Kenya. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Wanguru keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:31 AM and sets around 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Wanguru price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Wanguru currency page.
Wanguru is about 22 km North-Northwest of Kerugoya, the capital of Kirinyaga County. See cities near Wanguru for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wanguru lands you closest to Namanga, Tanzania, about 217 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wanguru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
