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Naro Moru, Kenya
Nyeri County · Kenya
Naro Moru is a small city in Nyeri County, Kenya with a population of 9,018. Elevation: 6,476 ft (1,974 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Naro Moru
Naro Moru is a small market town in Nyeri County in central Kenya, lying on the Naromoru River, between Nyeri and Nanyuki. It is 21.8Â km to Nanyuki town. Its main industry is tourism, as a base for hikers ascending Mount Kenya to its east. It has several hotels and holiday tour organizers that bring groups of tourists. Solio Game Reserve lies near the town. The town was previously the center of the former Kieni East District. According to the 1999 census, the urban population was 2,643). The Naromoru River flows through the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,018 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,476 ft (1,974 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.1636°, 37.0177° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyeri County |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.1 inches (916 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Naro Moru
Naro Moru is a small city in Kenya (Nyeri County) with a population of 9,018. The city sits at an elevation of 6,476 feet (1,974 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,476 ft (1,974 m) |
| Area | 347.5 sq mi (899.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1636°N, 37.0177°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 115 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 152 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in |
Naro Moru has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 58°F in August to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Naro Moru
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murera View Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Gathuthi secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kambi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Burguret Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naromoru Boys | - | - | - | - |
| Mwicwiri Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naro Moru Mixed Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| St. Monica Munyaka Girls Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Kamburaini Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naromoru Girls' Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Munyu Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Naro Moru
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Services-Munyu | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Timau | 0.0 | |||||
| Nanyuki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| new library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Naro Moru
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Market | |||||
| Chaka Market | |||||
| Clothes Market | |||||
| Ihithe Shopping Center | |||||
| Kigogoini shopping center | |||||
| Kwa-J | |||||
| Matanya Shopping Center | |||||
| Muthinga Market | |||||
| Nanyuki open air market | |||||
| Ndungamano Shoping Center | |||||
| Rahisi Shop | |||||
| Thingithu | |||||
| Thome Shopping Center |
Restaurants in Naro Moru
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Naro Moru
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Naro Moru
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Naro Moru
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Naro Moru
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Kenya Brewery |
Airports Near Naro Moru
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Borana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dol Dol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embori Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Enasoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Engelesha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gaitu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Il Ngwesi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isiolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwaki Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisima Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisima Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laikipia Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laragai Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lentille Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lewa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lolomarik Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mpala Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mpala Research Center Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mukenye Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ngare Ndare Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ngorare Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Ol Maisor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oldonyo Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Naro Moru
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kambi-ini PCEA Church | |
| Mt Kenya AIPCA Church | |
| Naro Moru Catholic Church | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| P.C.E.A. Rongai |
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What is the population of Naro Moru?
Naro Moru has a population of 9,018 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 347.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Naro Moru?
Naro Moru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches.