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Karugutu, Kenya

Coordinates: 00°20′44″S 36°20′04″E / 0.34556°S 36.33444°E / -0.34556; 36.33444
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Karugutu
Karugutu is located in Kenya
Karugutu
Karugutu
Location of Karugutu
Coordinates: 00°20′44″S 36°20′04″E / 0.34556°S 36.33444°E / -0.34556; 36.33444
CountryKenya
CountyNyandarua County
Elevation
2,515 m (8,251 ft)
Population
 • Total
2,200
 2018 Estimate
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

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

Location

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ "Location of Karugutu Village, Nyandarua County, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 May 2019.