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Embu County, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Embu County, Kenya

Sunday, 12 July 2026
10:25:10 EAT
Capital: Embu
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 650,000
Area: 2,818.00 km²
State Code: KE-06

States Near To Embu County


Find states and regions closest to Embu County in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Kenya and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Kenya

📍 Embu County 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 Embu County from our regional database:

Capital CityEmbu
Total Population650,000
Land Area2,818 km²
Population Density254.40 / km²
Center Latitude-0.656° N
Center Longitude37.7238° E
Average Elevation993 m (3,258 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kirinyaga County Kirinyaga County24 mi38 km20 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Tharaka - Nithi Tharaka - Nithi25 mi40 km22 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Murang'A Murang'A48 mi77 km42 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Machakos County Machakos County50 mi80 km43 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nyeri County Nyeri County50 mi80 km43 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kiambu County Kiambu County65 mi104 km56 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Meru County Meru County70 mi113 km61 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Nairobi County Nairobi County77 mi124 km67 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kitui County Kitui County82 mi132 km71 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Isiolo County Isiolo County87 mi140 km76 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Embu County


Explore countries nearest to Embu County by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Embu County supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Uganda Uganda400 mi643 km347 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania485 mi781 km421 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda570 mi918 km495 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi598 mi963 km519 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia658 mi1,059 km571 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Embu County. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Embu County (You)Kenya650,0002,818254.40
Kirinyaga CountyKenya650,0001,205439.80
Tharaka - NithiKenya2,610
Murang'AKenya1,056,6402,326227.34
Machakos CountyKenya1,550,0005,953260.30
Nyeri CountyKenya850,0003,337253.20
Kiambu CountyKenya2,700,0002,5431,061.60
Meru CountyKenya1,650,0006,936238.10
Nairobi CountyKenya5,200,0006967,471.30
Kitui CountyKenya1,300,00024,38542.60
Isiolo CountyKenya200,00025,3367.80

🏆 Kenya State Rankings

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

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Nairobi County5,200,000
Kiambu County2,700,000
Nakuru County2,500,000
Kakamega County2,000,000
Bungoma County1,800,000
Meru County1,650,000
Kilifi County1,600,000
Machakos County1,550,000
Mombasa County1,480,000
Kisii County1,400,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Embu County, Kenya

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Embu County is a state or region within Kenya in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Embu County is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Embu County to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Embu County to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Kenya — see Kenya state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Embu County

This page also lists countries nearest to Embu County by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Kenya page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Embu County using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Embu County.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Embu County to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Kenya. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Embu County MapView the Embu County satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Embu CountyExplore all cities and towns in Embu County for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Kenya Country DataGet complete Kenya data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Embu County

How is the distance from Embu County to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Embu County map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Embu County mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Embu County to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Embu County in Kenya?

See the States Near To Embu County table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Embu County below the states table, or compare all Kenya states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Kenya?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Kenya state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.