Ruiru

Ruiru
Town & Municipality
Zetech University, Ruiru
Zetech University, Ruiru
Ruiru is located in Kenya
Ruiru
Ruiru
Location in Kenya
Coordinates: 1°08′54″S 36°57′38″E / 1.148326°S 36.960436°E / -1.148326; 36.960436
Country Kenya
CountyKiambu County
Area
 • Land292 km2 (113 sq mi)
Elevation
1,565 m (5,135 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total371,111
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Area code145
ClimateCwb

Ruiru is a municipality and sub-county in Kiambu County, Kenya. It sits within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan region. According to the 2019 national population census, Ruiru is the 4th largest urban centre in Kenya by population.[1][2] The name Ruiru is of the Kikuyu dialect and possibly relates to the black cotton soil that is found in most parts of Ruiru to the east and south.[3]

  1. ^ http://housingfinanceafrica.org/app/uploads/VOLUME-II-KPHC-2019.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "Census 2019: Ruiru area 4th most populous urban center in Kenya". YouTube.
  3. ^ "Nairobi geological map with geotechnical sites, distress (D) sites and VES (V) sites" – via ResearchGate.