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Thika (pronounced [ˈθika]) is an industrial town in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 kilometres (25 mi) north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers. Although Thika town is administratively in Kiambu County, the greater Thika area comprising such residential areas such as Bendor estate, Maporomoko, Thika Greens, Thika Golden Pearl, Bahati Ridge, Thika Sports Club, Kahawa Sukari among others, are within Murang'a County. Thika has a population of 139,853 which is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area.

Population: 200,000

Latitude: -1° 01' 59.74" S
Longitude: 37° 04' 9.59" E

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  • Thika

    Thika (pronounced [ˈθika]) is an industrial town in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 kilometres (25 mi) north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers. Thika has a population of 139,853 which is growing rapidl…

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