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Tetu, Kenya
Nyeri County · Kenya
Tetu is a mid-size city in Nyeri County, Kenya with a population of 39,293. Elevation: 6,355 ft (1,937 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tetu
Tetu is a sub-county in Nyeri County, Kenya. It is located west of adjacent Nyeri town, the county capital. Tetu Constituency is also the name of the local electoral constituency. As of 2020, Tetu had a total population of 80,453 and a population density 378 of per km2. Tetu is predominantly a rural division without any major central township. Some of the shopping centers with large markets include Muthinga, Gichira, Ithekahuno and Wamagana.
People
Climate
| Population | 39,293 |
| Population Density | 526 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,355 ft (1,937 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.4342°, 36.9168° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyeri County |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tetu
Tetu is a mid-size city in Kenya (Nyeri County) with a population of 39,293. The city sits at an elevation of 6,355 feet (1,937 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Tetu
Tetu has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Mar (17.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1610 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,355 ft (1,937 m) |
| Area | 74.7 sq mi (193.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4342°N, 36.9168°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 87 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 171 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in |
Tetu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 59°F in August to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and September the driest (1.6").
Schools in Tetu
37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kihingo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| PCEA Gaithuri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Miagayuini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kahigaini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiriti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Njogu-ini Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Njogu-ini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muhoya High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihururu Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Karunaini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanjora Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dedan Kimathi Memorial High School, Nyeri | - | - | - | - |
| Ihururu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyeri High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Pauls Seminary | - | - | - | - |
| Ihwa Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihatha Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gitathi-Ini Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tetu High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kiamutiga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wamagana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| D E B Ndugamano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hubuini Pimary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihithe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wandumbi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wandumbi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| IHITHE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Kagwathi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kariguini Primary School., Kenya | - | - | - | - |
| Ihururu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Githakwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gatumbiro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Huhoini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gathathi-ini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Huhoini Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kigogoini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ngooru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Tetu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyeri Museum |
Libraries in Tetu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Archives Nyeri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| new library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tetu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Chaka Market | |||||
| Gaithuri Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Gititu | |||||
| ithekahuno market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| kiaigi | |||||
| King'ong'o Market | |||||
| Kinunga Shopping Center | |||||
| Kwa-J | |||||
| muthinga market | |||||
| Muthinga Market | |||||
| Nyeri Market Extension Stalls | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| tambaya |
Bus Stations in Tetu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tetu
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tetu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tetu
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 |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Borana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embori Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Enasoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Head Office Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jolai Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwaki Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisima Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laragai Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lewa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru 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 |
| Mbaruk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge 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 |
| Ndabibi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngare Ndare Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Oldonyo Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oljogi Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olpejeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tetu
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gaithuri PCEA Church | |
| Huhoini PCEA Church | |
| Ihwa Catholic Church | |
| Ihwa P.C.E.A | |
| Kagwathi Catholic Church | |
| Our Lady Of Farmers Wamagana Catholic Parish |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tetu
What is the population of Tetu?
Tetu has a population of 39,293 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 526 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tetu?
Tetu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.