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Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Ongata Rongai, Kenya

Friday, 14 August 2026
19:05:33 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 172,569

📍 Cities Near To Ongata Rongai


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ongata Rongai in Kajiado County, Kenya with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Ongata Rongai.

📍 Ongata Rongai Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Ongata Rongai from our regional database:

State / RegionKajiado County
Total Population172,569
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-1.3953° N
Center Longitude36.764° E
Elevation1,731 m (5,679 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Kajiado County#1 of 15
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Athi River Athi River15 25 13
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ewuaso Ewuaso25 40 22
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gatundu Gatundu26 41 22
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Githiga A Githiga A21 34 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Githunguri Githunguri17 27 15
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Githunguri Githunguri23 38 20
North (N)
National Flag Of Ikinu Ikinu20 32 17
North (N)
National Flag Of Imara Daima Estate Imara Daima Estate9 15 8
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Isinya Isinya21 33 18
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Juja Juja27 43 23
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Karuri Karuri15 24 13
North (N)
National Flag Of Kawaida Kawaida17 28 15
North (N)
National Flag Of Kiambu Kiambu16 26 14
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kikuyu Kikuyu12 20 11
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kiserian Kiserian6 9 5
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Ongata Rongai


States and regions closest to Kajiado County (home state of Ongata Rongai), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arusha Arusha89 144 78
South (S)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County136 219 118
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Embu County Embu County119 191 103
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County160 258 139
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kiambu County Kiambu County74 119 64
North (N)
National Flag Of Kirinyaga County Kirinyaga County108 173 94
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kisumu County Kisumu County183 295 159
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kitui County Kitui County110 177 95
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Machakos County Machakos County71 114 62
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Makueni County Makueni County78 125 67
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To Ongata Rongai


Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ongata Rongai's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi598 963 519
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros885 1,424 769
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti879 1,415 764
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia658 1,059 571
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi947 1,524 822
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte1,015 1,633 881
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda570 918 495
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Somalia Somalia675 1,086 586
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Sudan South Sudan659 1,060 572
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sudan Sudan1,034 1,665 898
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ongata Rongai. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kajiado County, Kenya.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ongata Rongai (You)Kajiado County172,569
Lang'ataNairobi County172,5694.7NW
KiserianKajiado County76,9039.3WSW
NgongKajiado County102,32311.5WNW
NairobiNairobi County4,397,07313.8NNE
Imara Daima EstateNairobi County52,83715.2ENE
PumwaniNairobi County29,61615.5NE
MlolongoMachakos County136,35119.6E
KikuyuKiambu County323,88120.0NW
KitengelaKajiado County154,43623.7ESE
KaruriKiambu County194,34224.4N

🏆 Kajiado County City Rankings

How does Ongata Rongai rank within Kajiado County? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Ongata Rongai appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Ongata Rongai ⭐172,569
Kitengela154,436
Ngong102,323
Kiserian76,903
Kajiado24,678
Magadi14,529
Isinya14,429
Oloitokitok10,568
Kimana10,116
Il7,812

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA: WIL
10 km (6 mi) from Ongata Rongai
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Kajiado County Cities
Ongata Rongai ranks #1 of 15 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Ongata Rongai? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Ongata Rongai Sits on the Map

Ongata Rongai sits inside Kajiado County, Kenya and ranks #1 of 15 cities in Kajiado County by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Ongata Rongai to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Ongata Rongai outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Ongata Rongai and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ongata Rongai against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kajiado County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ongata Rongai: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ongata Rongai and the countries closest to Ongata Rongai by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Kenya. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Ongata Rongai, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Ongata Rongai at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ongata Rongai

If you're stringing together stops in Kajiado County, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ongata Rongai — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ongata Rongai MapView the Ongata Rongai map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ongata Rongai Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Kajiado County OverviewExplore the Kajiado County state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Kenya Country DataGet complete Kenya data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Ongata Rongai

Which cities are closest to Ongata Rongai?

See the Cities Near To Ongata Rongai table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Kajiado County by population and density.

How is the distance from Ongata Rongai to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ongata Rongai and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Ongata Rongai map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Ongata Rongai will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Ongata Rongai to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Ongata Rongai?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ongata Rongai. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Kajiado County city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Ongata Rongai compare in size to the cities near it?

Ongata Rongai ranks #1 of 15 cities in Kajiado County by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Ongata Rongai?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ongata Rongai is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), about 10 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.