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Limuru
City in Kiambu, Kenya
Overview
Limuru is a lively town in Kenya's Kiambu County, renowned for its rolling tea plantations, cool highland climate, and access to Nairobi. It blends rural tranquility with emerging modern conveniences, making it an inviting destination for nature lovers and those seeking authentic Kenyan experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Kiambu
Population
159,314
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-1.11°, 36.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$492
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$220
Cashless
55
English
70
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
17.6°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
6.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
788 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WIL
Distance
30 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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