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Othaya
City in Nyeri, Kenya
Overview
Othaya is a small but lively town in Nyeri County, set in the scenic central highlands of Kenya. Known for its lush tea and coffee farms and strong sense of local community, Othaya offers a glimpse into rural Kenyan life with all important amenities at close reach.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Nyeri
Population
6,650
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-0.55°, 36.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$300
Local Cost
$187
Local Income
$120
Cashless
50
English
58
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
3.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1192 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
NYE
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 48/100.
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