Karugutu, Kenya

Karugutu is a settlement in Kenya's Nyandarua County.[1]

Karugutu
Karugutu is located in Kenya
Karugutu
Karugutu
Location of Karugutu
Coordinates: 00°20′44″S 36°20′04″E
CountryKenya
CountyNyandarua County
Elevation
2,515 m (8,251 ft)
Population
 • Total2,200
 2018 Estimate
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Location

Karugutu is a village, approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi), by road, south-west of Ol Kalou, the location of the district headquarters.[2] This is 68 kilometres (42 mi), by road, east of Nakuru, the nearest large city.[3] The geographical coordinates of Karugutu, Kenya are 0°20'44.0"S, 36°20'04.0"E (Latitude:-0.345556; Longitude:36.334444).[4]

Overview

The village is in a remote location of Nyandarua County, with a population that is of modest means. The community is water challenged and Water Charity, a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit was in the process of digging a borehole for the community.[1]

Population

In 2018, the population of Karugutu, Kenya, was estimated at 300 households, with a total population of 2,200.[1]

References
  1. Watercharity.com (2018). "Karugutu Primary School Rainwater Catchment Project – Kenya". Watercharity.com. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  2. Globefeed.com (26 May 2019). "Distance between Ol Kalou, Kenya and Karugutu Primary School, Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  3. Globefeed.com (26 May 2019). "Distance between Nakuru, Kenya and Karugutu Primary School, Karugutu, Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  4. Google (26 May 2019). "Location of Karugutu Village, Nyandarua County, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 26 May 2019.


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