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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Garsen, a city in Tana River County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Garsen — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Garsen | |
| State | Tana River County | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 7,176 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Tana River County | #4 of 5 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 | 15 | |
| In Feet | 49 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -2.27 | |
| Longitude | 40.11 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.266° S 40.11° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 15' 59" S 40° 6' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 15.99' S 40° 6.58' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tana River County Capital | 88 km North of Hola | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kaambooni, Somalia (178 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 | 🔥 06:22 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:26 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 4m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Garsen is a city situated in Tana River County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Garsen 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 Tana River County
The latitude and longitude of Garsen pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 15 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Garsen on the map
Garsen 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 Garsen 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. › Garsen exchange rates
To ring a number in Garsen 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 Garsen and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Garsen ranks #4 of 5 cities in Tana River County. It lies about 88 km North of Hola, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tana River County market. › Cities near Garsen
Garsen has a recorded population of approximately 7,176 people. That places it #4 of 5 cities with population data in Tana River County. Browse more cities in Tana River County for comparison.
Garsen is part of Tana River County in Kenya. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Garsen keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:22 AM and sets around 06:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Garsen price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Garsen currency page.
Garsen is about 88 km North of Hola, the capital of Tana River County. See cities near Garsen for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Garsen lands you closest to Kaambooni, Somalia, about 178 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Garsen sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
