Embu County | |
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Motto: The Land of Opportunities | |
Country | Kenya |
Formed | 4 March 2013 |
Capital | Embu |
Other towns | Runyenjes ishiara |
Government | |
• Governor | Cecily Mutitu Mbarire |
• Deputy Governor | Justus Kinyua Mugo |
• Senator | Alexander Munyi |
Area | |
• Total | 2,821 km2 (1,089 sq mi) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 608,599 |
• Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | |
• Total | $4.176 billion (21st)(2022)[1] |
• Per Capita | $6,868 (2022) (4th) |
GDP (NOMINAL) | |
• Total | $1.606 billion (2022) (21st) |
• Per Capita | $2,502 (2022) (4th) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Website | embu.go.ke |
Embu County is a county in the Mt Kenya region in Kenya.[2] As of 2024 its estimated population is 608,599.[3] The county borders Kirinyaga to the west, Kitui to the east, Tharaka Nithi to the north and Machakos to the south. The county occupies an area of 2,821 km2.[4] The county is home to the Aembu and Mbeere. Its Capital and Largest Town is Embu