Location & Surroundings
Mangu is a settlement in Kiambu County, Kenya, at 1,637 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gatundu, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Nairobi is 36 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Maang’u
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 59' 28" S, 36° 57' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1637 m
- Timezone Africa/Nairobi
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,470 p/km²
- Built-up 10.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (KES)
- Phone Prefix +254
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:31
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.1 | 1.5 | 84 | 57 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 1.2 | 51 | 78 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.7 | 78 | 53 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 113.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mangu?
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mangu today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mangu?
Local time is 02:31. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mangu?
Mangu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mangu?
DEM 1,637 m.
Where is Mangu located?
It is at -0.99120, 36.95219 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mangu in?
It is in Kenya.