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Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Ol Kalou, Kenya

Friday, 14 August 2026
18:02:29 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 47,795

📍 Cities Near To Ol Kalou


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ol Kalou in Nyandarua 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 Ol Kalou.

📍 Ol Kalou 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 Ol Kalou from our regional database:

State / RegionNyandarua County
Total Population47,795
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-0.2709° N
Center Longitude36.3792° E
Elevation2,348 m (7,704 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Nyandarua County#2 of 9
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahati Bahati18 29 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dundori Dundori10 16 9
West (W)
National Flag Of Engineer Engineer27 43 23
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gilgil Gilgil17 27 14
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Karuga Karuga22 36 19
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kasuku Kasuku10 16 8
North (N)
National Flag Of Mairo Inya Mairo Inya21 33 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Mau Narok Mau Narok35 56 30
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nakuru Nakuru21 34 19
West (W)
National Flag Of Ndunyu Njeru Ndunyu Njeru23 37 20
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Nyahururu Nyahururu21 34 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Ol Joro Orok Ol Joro Orok14 22 12
North (N)
National Flag Of Ol Kalau South Settlement Ol Kalau South Settlement3 4 2
West (W)
National Flag Of Subukia Subukia21 34 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Upper Gilgil Upper Gilgil8 14 7
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Ol Kalou


States and regions closest to Nyandarua County (home state of Ol Kalou), 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 Baringo Baringo78 125 67
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County95 152 82
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bungoma County Bungoma County150 241 130
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet112 179 97
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Embu County Embu County89 144 77
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Isiolo County Isiolo County140 226 122
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kajiado County Kajiado County134 215 116
South (S)
National Flag Of Kakamega County Kakamega County125 202 109
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County72 116 63
West (W)
National Flag Of Kiambu County Kiambu County63 102 55
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ol Kalou


Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ol Kalou'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 Ol Kalou. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Nyandarua County, Kenya.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ol Kalou (You)Nyandarua County47,795
Ol Kalau South SettlementNyandarua County13,2344.4W
Upper GilgilNyandarua County60,71113.5WNW
KasukuNyandarua County2,20915.5N
DundoriNakuru County5,39216.0W
Ol Joro OrokNyandarua County2,11621.9N
GilgilNakuru County60,71126.8SSW
BahatiNakuru County3,18029.0WNW
WiyumiririeLaikipia2,44931.0NE
Mairo InyaNyandarua County30,52733.1N
SubukiaNakuru County10,34434.0NNW

🏆 Nyandarua County City Rankings

How does Ol Kalou rank within Nyandarua 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 Ol Kalou appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Nanyuki Civil Airport
IATA: NYK
77 km (48 mi) from Ol Kalou
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 Nyandarua County Cities
Ol Kalou ranks #2 of 9 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Ol Kalou? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Ol Kalou Sits on the Map

Ol Kalou sits inside Nyandarua County, Kenya and ranks #2 of 9 cities in Nyandarua 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 Ol Kalou 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 Ol Kalou 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 Ol Kalou and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ol Kalou against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nyandarua County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ol Kalou: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ol Kalou and the countries closest to Ol Kalou 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 Ol Kalou, 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 Ol Kalou at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ol Kalou

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ol Kalou MapView the Ol Kalou map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ol Kalou Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Nyandarua County OverviewExplore the Nyandarua 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 Ol Kalou

Which cities are closest to Ol Kalou?

See the Cities Near To Ol Kalou 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 Nyandarua County by population and density.

How is the distance from Ol Kalou to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ol Kalou 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 Ol Kalou 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 Ol Kalou 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 Ol Kalou 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 Ol Kalou?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ol Kalou. 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 Nyandarua County city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Ol Kalou compare in size to the cities near it?

Ol Kalou ranks #2 of 9 cities in Nyandarua 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 Ol Kalou?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ol Kalou is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 77 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.