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Thika, Kenya
Nairobi County · Kenya
Thika is a large city in Nairobi County, Kenya with a population of 251,407. Elevation: 4,941 ft (1,506 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Thika
Thika is an industrial town and commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 kilometres (26 mi), northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers. Although Thika town is administratively in Kiambu County, the greater Thika area comprising residential areas such as Bendor estate, Maporomoko, Thika Greens, Thika Golden Pearl, Bahati Ridge, and Thika Sports Golf Club, among others, are within Murang'a County. Thika had a population of 279,429 as of the 2019 National Census and is growing rapidly. Its elevation is approximately 1,631 metres (5,351 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 251,407 |
| Population Density | 7,849 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,941 ft (1,506 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.0333°, 37.0693° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nairobi County |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.3 inches (744 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Thika
Thika is a large city in Kenya (Nairobi County) with a population of 251,407. The city sits at an elevation of 4,941 feet (1,506 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Thika
Thika has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 738 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,941 ft (1,506 m) |
| Area | 32.0 sq mi (83.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.0333°N, 37.0693°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 88 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in |
Thika has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Thika
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimambogo Teachers College | College | - | , |
| Murang'a Teachers College | College | - | , |
Schools in Thika
121+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midas international boys high school | - | - | - | - |
| Compuera Girls School | - | - | - | - |
| Braeburn Imani International School | - | - | - | - |
| Gatuma - Ini Primary & E. C. D Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Technical Training Institute, Plumbing | - | - | - | - |
| Mount kenya university thika | - | - | - | - |
| International Centre of Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Salvation Army High School For The Blind | - | - | - | - |
| Chania Girls High Hchool | - | - | - | - |
| kenya institute of software engineering | - | - | - | - |
| Mangu High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimuchu Mixed Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Broadways High School | - | - | - | - |
| Maryhill Girls High | - | - | - | - |
| Thika High School | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Industrial Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Garissa Road Special Unit | - | - | - | - |
| Kimuchu Primary School Special Unit | - | - | - | - |
| St Patricks Special Unit | - | - | - | - |
| Kimuchu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Barracks Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenyatta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kianjau Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Garissa Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Athena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugumoini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Patrick'S Primary School. | - | - | - | - |
| Jamhuri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muthaara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamaleu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Garissa Road Special Unit | - | - | - | - |
| Jamuhuri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugumo-Ini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Broadway High School | - | - | - | - |
| Equator Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mang'u High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika High School | - | - | - | - |
| Channia Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Braeburn Imani International School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisiwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Heights Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Moi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makenji Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| ameena project | - | - | - | - |
| Goshenfields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mpesa Foundation Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Maryhill Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Madaraka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Technical Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| General Kago Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queeen of Holy Rosary Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queeen of Holy Rosary Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Memorial Church Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Midas international boys high school | - | - | - | - |
| Compuera Girls School | - | - | - | - |
| Braeburn Imani International School | - | - | - | - |
| Gatuma - Ini Primary & E. C. D Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Technical Training Institute, Plumbing | - | - | - | - |
| Mount kenya university thika | - | - | - | - |
| Salvation Army High School For The Blind | - | - | - | - |
| Chania Girls High Hchool | - | - | - | - |
| kenya institute of software engineering | - | - | - | - |
| Kuraiha Pri Sch | - | - | - | - |
| Karamaini Pri Sch | - | - | - | - |
| Mangu High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimuchu Mixed Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Broadways High School | - | - | - | - |
| Maryhill Girls High | - | - | - | - |
| Thika High School | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Industrial Training Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Garissa Road Special Unit | - | - | - | - |
| Karamaini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimuchu Primary School Special Unit | - | - | - | - |
| St Patricks Special Unit | - | - | - | - |
| Kimuchu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Barracks Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenyatta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kianjau Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Garissa Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Athena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugumoini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Patrick'S Primary School. | - | - | - | - |
| Jamhuri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyacaba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muthaara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamaleu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Garissa Road Special Unit | - | - | - | - |
| Thiririka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Paul Gachororo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gachororo Special Unit Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gachororo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karamaini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jamuhuri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mugumo-Ini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Broadway High School | - | - | - | - |
| Equator Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuraiha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mang'u High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Road Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika High School | - | - | - | - |
| Channia Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Braeburn Imani International School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisiwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Heights Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Moi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makenji Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| ameena project | - | - | - | - |
| Goshenfields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| makena school | - | - | - | - |
| Mpesa Foundation Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Maryhill Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Madaraka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thika Technical Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| General Kago Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queeen of Holy Rosary Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queeen of Holy Rosary Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jomo Kenyatta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thika
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoza Radio | bongo flava, genge | MP3 | |
| AT254 Online Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Juja FM | - | MP3 | |
| At254 Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| George Jones | - | MP3 | |
| Heaven FM Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Libraries in Thika
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Child piece Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Child piece Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Green Park Self Help group and Mind Me Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Green Park Self Help group and Mind Me Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Buruburu;Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Buruburu;Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Thika | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Thika | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya Power Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenyatta University Post Mordern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenyatta University Post Mordern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathare Community Youth Resource Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathare Community Youth Resource Center | 0.0 | |||||
| MYSA | 0.0 | |||||
| MYSA | 0.0 | |||||
| Slin Muradi | 0.0 | |||||
| Slin Muradi | 0.0 | |||||
| SLUM CODE | 0.0 | |||||
| SLUM CODE | 0.0 | |||||
| St. John Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. John Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Why not youth group | 0.0 | |||||
| Why not youth group | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thika
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| City Park Market | |||||
| Felma Shopping Center | |||||
| Felma Shopping Center | |||||
| Fig Tree Fresh Food Market - Ngara | |||||
| Fig Tree Shopping Centre | |||||
| flora okumba | |||||
| flora okumba | |||||
| Gakungu Shopping Centre | |||||
| Gateway | |||||
| Gateway | |||||
| Gatundu Market | |||||
| Gatunyu | |||||
| Gitamaiyu Shopping Centre | |||||
| Githurai Market | |||||
| Githurai Open Market | |||||
| Githurai Open Market | |||||
| Goat Market | |||||
| Gorge Opondo | |||||
| Gorge Opondo | |||||
| Gumba | |||||
| Gumba | |||||
| Gumba market | |||||
| Gumba market | |||||
| Gumba Market | |||||
| Gumba Market | |||||
| Hot zone at gumba market | |||||
| Hot zone at gumba market | |||||
| Juja Market | |||||
| Kadogo Soko | |||||
| Kadogo Soko | |||||
| Kaguko Centre | |||||
| Kagundu-ini Market | |||||
| Kahawa Farmers City Council Market | |||||
| Kambiti Market | |||||
| Kampala | |||||
| Kampala | |||||
| Kangangi Market | |||||
| Kangangi Market | |||||
| Kangundo Road Market | |||||
| Kangundo Road Market | |||||
| Karambee market | |||||
| Karambee market | |||||
| Kariobangi North County Market | |||||
| Kariobangi North County Market | |||||
| Kariokor Market | |||||
| Kariokor Market | |||||
| Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market | |||||
| Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market | |||||
| Kiambu Market | |||||
| Kiamutisya | |||||
| Kiamutisya | |||||
| Kika Stalls | |||||
| Kika Stalls | |||||
| Korogocho Market | |||||
| Korogocho Market | |||||
| Korogocho Open Air Market | |||||
| Kwa Matunda | |||||
| Mango Sellers | |||||
| Mango vendors | |||||
| Mango Vendors | |||||
| Manygro Urban Agriculture | |||||
| Manygro Urban Agriculture | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Mau Mau road | |||||
| Mau Mau road | |||||
| Miguta Shopping Centre | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango Kubwa Market | |||||
| Mlango Kubwa Market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa stage market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa stage market | |||||
| Motorbrix | |||||
| Motorbrix | |||||
| Mum njoru market | |||||
| Mum njoru market | |||||
| Muratina street | |||||
| Muratina street | |||||
| Mureithi market | |||||
| Mureithi market | |||||
| Muthaiga Shopping Centre | |||||
| NCC stalls mlango kubwa | |||||
| NCC stalls mlango kubwa | |||||
| Ndumberi Dairies Riabai | |||||
| Ndumberi Dairies Riabai | |||||
| Ngara Nyayo Market | |||||
| Ngara Nyayo Market | |||||
| Ngara Stalls | |||||
| Nguluni | |||||
| Nguluni Shopping Center | |||||
| Niko's market | |||||
| Niko's market | |||||
| Nyayo Market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Pangani Auction Centre | |||||
| Riabai Shopping Centre | |||||
| Roadside | |||||
| Roadside | |||||
| Ruii Centre | |||||
| Security light | |||||
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| Snack market | |||||
| Snack market | |||||
| Snack market around mlango kubwa | |||||
| Snack market around mlango kubwa | |||||
| Soko Mjinga Open Air Market | |||||
| T Area | |||||
| T Area | |||||
| The Nairobi Farmers | |||||
| The Nairobi Farmers | |||||
| The Nairobi Farmers | |||||
| Toll Station Shopping Center | |||||
| Toll Station Shopping Center | |||||
| U-Shop Shopping Centre & Matatu Stage | |||||
| Umoja One Market | |||||
| Wakulima Market | |||||
| Wakulima Market | |||||
| Whitehouse | |||||
| Whitehouse | |||||
| Witheithie Market | |||||
| Witheithie Market | |||||
| Witheithie New Market |
Restaurants in Thika
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Thika
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Thika
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Thika
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Thika
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Thika
23 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Thika
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Thika
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Thika
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Thika
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusker House | ||||
| Tusker House |
Stadiums & Teams in Thika
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Thika
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Moi Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Athi River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kedong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malinda Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Orly Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Thika
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Madaraka Post Office | |
| Madaraka Post Office | |
| Makongeni Posta | |
| Post Office, Juja branch |
Treatment Centers in Thika
33 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aga Khan Ridgeways Medical Centre | ||
| AIC Zion Medical Clinic | ||
| Bloom Dhahabu Cancer Centre | ||
| blue cross rehab centre | ||
| Dan's medical center | ||
| DESLAN CHEMIST | ||
| Dr Harun A. Otieno FACC | ||
| Ebenezer Clinic and Chemist | ||
| Equity Afia Githurai | ||
| Equity Afia Medical Centre- Kahawa West | ||
| Glorious Chemist and Clinic | ||
| Grace Chemist and Clinic | ||
| Helpers Health Services | ||
| Hope Medical Clinic | ||
| Huruma Lions Health Center | ||
| Jekam Medical Centre | ||
| Joy Medical Clinic | ||
| Kahawa Health Centre | ||
| Keza Health Care Services | ||
| Lucin Medical Center | ||
| Makini Clinic | ||
| MSF | ||
| Pona Medical Centre | ||
| Rays of Hope Medical Clinic | ||
| Redeemed Gospel Church Clinic | ||
| Ruiru Health Clinic | ||
| Seme Medical Clinic | ||
| St. Florence Medical Clinic | ||
| Stahi Medical Clinic | ||
| Taiba | ||
| UBAMA CHEMIST AND CLINIC | ||
| Uzima2 clinic | ||
| Villa Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thika
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ACC&S Thika Cathedral | |
| ACK Rukira Church | |
| ACK St. Lukes Makongeni | |
| ACK St. Lukes Makongeni | |
| ACK St. Mathews Church | |
| AIPCA Rukira Church | |
| CFF THIKA KISII ESTATE | |
| CFF THIKA KISII ESTATE | |
| Deliverance Church Thika Central | |
| Deliverance Church Thika Central | |
| Evangelist Holistic Church | |
| Evangelist Holistic Church | |
| Joy Family Church Juja | |
| Makongeni Mosque | |
| PCEA NGOINGWA | |
| PCEA NGOINGWA | |
| PCEA Rukira Chruch | |
| PCEA Thika Town Church | |
| PCEA Thika Town Church | |
| Redeemed Gospel |
Explore Near Thika
Quick Facts
Around Thika
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Thika
1 places within 15 km
- • Ndarugu East
🇰🇪 About Kenya
Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Thika
What is the population of Thika?
Thika has a population of 251,407 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 7,849 people per square mile, spread across 32.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Thika?
Thika enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.