Siakago
in Embu, Kenya

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-0.583 and 37.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -0° 34' 59" and E 37° 37' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:31 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 6:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Delve into Siakago

Siakago in Embu is a city located in Kenya about 74 mi (or 120 km) north-east of Nairobi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Siakago is now 02:31 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Siakago, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Nyeri Airport in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest in a distance of 56 mi (or 89 km), North-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Embu, Chuka, Keruguya, Murang'a and Kathwana. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

24°C (76 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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Published: February 28, 2011
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Ruth Marigu Njue - Karurumo village -- Kenya

Published: November 09, 2010
Length: 42:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Length: 42:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Thungu Falls

Published: November 07, 2018
Length: 36:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hikemaniak beyond

Just 3km off Meru- Embu Highway. The falls are quite something. They neighbor Nthenge Njeru Falls.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Siakago

Siakago is a town in Kenya. It is the capital of Mbeere District of Eastern Province. It hosts Mbeere county council and is also headquarters of Siakago division of Mbeere District. Siakago division has a population of 34,330, of whom 2,312 are classified urban (1999 census. Siakago is located 25 kilometres east of Embu town. The Kiangombe mountain lies just east of Siakago.

Located at -0.583333, 37.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mbeere District, Populated places in Eastern Province (Kenya)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Saikago, Siakago