Current Date And Time In Limuru, Kenya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:36:21 EAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Limuru, a city in Kiambu County, Kenya, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Limuru — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Limuru.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Kenya operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.1136° S | 36.6421° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.1136 | 36.6421 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 6' 49" S | 36° 38' 31" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 6.816' S | 36° 38.523' E |
| City | Limuru |
| State | Kiambu County |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 159,314 |
| Elevation | 2,251 m / 7,386 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.1136, 36.6421 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Limuru to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Kiambu County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rironi | Kiambu County | S | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Githiga A | Kiambu County | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Kawaida | Kiambu County | E | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Karuri | Kiambu County | SE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Kimende | Kiambu County | N | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Kikuyu | Kiambu County | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Kiambu County, the home state of Limuru, along with each city's aerial distance from Kiambu, Kiambu County's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruiru | -1.1467° S | 36.9609° E | 1,531 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kikuyu | -1.2463° S | 36.6629° E | 2,047 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karuri | -1.1764° S | 36.7564° E | 1,897 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juja | -1.1015° S | 37.0132° E | 1,521 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kiambu | -1.1714° S | 36.8356° E | 1,683 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Githunguri | -1.0575° S | 36.7763° E | 1,971 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kawaida | -1.1464° S | 36.7598° E | 1,945 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gatundu | -1.05° S | 36.9° E | 1,631 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tinganga | -1.1303° S | 36.8136° E | 1,810 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Githiga A | -1.0869° S | 36.7341° E | 2,102 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nairobi Wilson Airport IATA: WIL 30 km (19 mi) from Limuru |
The exact GPS location of Limuru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kiambu County. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Kiambu County state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Limuru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Limuru lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Kenya map
Limuru sits within Kiambu County, Kenya, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Limuru for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Kiambu County. › Browse every city in Kiambu County
Coordinates for Limuru in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Kenya. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Limuru are latitude -1.1136° and longitude 36.6421°. In directional format: 1.1136° S, 36.6421° E. These coordinates mark the center of Limuru in Kiambu County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Limuru is a city in Kiambu County, Kenya, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Limuru sits at: Latitude 1° 6' 49" S and Longitude 36° 38' 31" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Limuru has a population of approximately 159,314 people. This is roughly 5.901% of Kiambu County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kiambu County.
The interactive satellite map of Limuru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.1136, 36.6421 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Limuru in Kiambu County. For broader context, explore the Kiambu County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Limuru is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), roughly 30 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Limuru is approximately 22 km (14 mi) from Kiambu, the capital of Kiambu County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kiambu County.
Limuru sits at an elevation of approximately 2,251 meters (7,386 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kiambu County.
The closest cities to Limuru include Rironi, Githiga A, Kawaida. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Limuru, sunrise is at 06:35 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Limuru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Limuru is approximately 124 km (77 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,078 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Limuru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,164 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Limuru is approximately 27 km (17 mi) SE of Nairobi, the national capital of Kenya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
