1° 16' 60.0" S, 36° 49' 0.0" E
Located in East Africa, Kenya lies on the equator and spans both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and shares land borders with Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, and Somalia to the east. The geographic centroid of Kenya is approximately at -1.28 latitude and 36.82 longitude. Coordinates for Kenya are essential for applications such as geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. Users may need to reference these coordinates for time-zone planning or to locate specific areas within the country, making it a vital resource for travelers, researchers, and businesses alike.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | -1.283330 | 36.816670 | 4,397,073 |
| Kakamega | 0.284220 | 34.752290 | 1,867,579 |
| Mombasa | -4.054660 | 39.663590 | 1,208,333 |
| Nakuru | -0.307190 | 36.072250 | 570,674 |
| Ruiru | -1.146650 | 36.960870 | 490,120 |
| Eldoret | 0.520360 | 35.269930 | 475,716 |
| Kisumu | -0.102210 | 34.761710 | 397,957 |
| Kikuyu | -1.246270 | 36.662910 | 323,881 |
| Thika | -1.033260 | 37.069330 | 251,407 |
| Naivasha | -0.713830 | 36.432610 | 198,444 |
| Karuri | -1.176410 | 36.756400 | 194,342 |
| Matuga | -4.168000 | 39.570680 | 194,252 |
| Mwala | -1.352550 | 37.454820 | 181,896 |
| Ongata Rongai | -1.395300 | 36.764000 | 172,569 |
| Lang'ata | -1.366600 | 36.733240 | 172,569 |
| Jomvu | -3.986230 | 39.608200 | 163,415 |
| Garissa | -0.452750 | 39.646010 | 163,399 |
| Kitale | 1.015720 | 35.006220 | 162,174 |
| Limuru | -1.113600 | 36.642050 | 159,314 |
| Juja | -1.101480 | 37.013200 | 156,041 |
Kenya is located in the continent of Africa, specifically in East Africa. The coordinates for Kenya are represented in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the latitude indicating the distance north or south of the equator, and the longitude indicating the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Kenya operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. The longitudinal span of the country, primarily between approximately 34°E and 42°E, means that it experiences a consistent time zone without seasonal changes.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Kenya, you can utilize the latitude and longitude coordinates provided on the country page. By entering specific coordinates into mapping tools, you can identify locations such as Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu.