Meru
A gateway city for Meru National Park and the wildlife reserves of Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Lewa Downs, this Kenyan city sits on the northeastern slopes of Mount Kenya, close to the equator and well above sea level. The surrounding county is Kenya's main growing region for miraa (khat) and produces coffee twice yearly due to its distinct highland climate. The Meru National Museum is in the city centre, and the wider region is ringed by UNESCO-listed sites.
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- Population80,191
- Nearest water from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
Meru: quick answers
Where is Meru?
Meru is in Kenya.
How do you get to Meru?
The nearest airport is Gathiuru (NYK), about 2 hr 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Meru?
The warmest month is March, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 19°C67°F. The wettest month is November, with about 122 mm4.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Meru?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 6 restaurants and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.