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Kikuyu: coordinates, UTM zone and magnetic declination

Survey data sheet for Kikuyu (Kenya) for field work: coordinates, UTM zone, scale factor, grid convergence, today's magnetic declination and geoid undulation, computed for the city center.

Latitude1°14′46.6″ S
Longitude36°39′46.5″ E
Decimal degrees-1.24627, 36.66291
UTM zone37S · MC 39° E
UTM (WGS 84)E 239,929 · N 9,862,134
Scale factor (k)1.000437
Grid convergence+0.0509°
Magnetic declination (today)0.31° E · −3.3′/year
Geoid undulation (EGM2008)N = −15.76 m
Approximate elevation2,047 m
Time zoneAfrica/Nairobi (UTC+3)
Population323,881

Values for the city center (GeoNames coordinate). Declination from the World Magnetic Model 2025 for today's date; geoid from EGM2008. For an exact point, use the tools below.

Nearest GNSS reference stations (IGS)

StationLocationDistance
MOIU MOIU00KENEldoret, Kenya229 km
MAL2 MAL200KENMalindi, Kenya438 km
SRTI SRTI00UGASoroti, Uganda473 km

Tools to use here

FAQ

What UTM zone is Kikuyu in?

Kikuyu is in UTM zone 37S, with central meridian 39° E. In WGS 84, the city center is at E 239,929 m and N 9,862,134 m.

What is the magnetic declination in Kikuyu?

Today the magnetic declination in Kikuyu is 0.31° E, changing by −3.3′ per year (WMM2025 model). To get the true azimuth, add the declination to the magnetic azimuth (East positive, West negative).

What is the geoid undulation in Kikuyu?

The geoid undulation (EGM2008) in Kikuyu is N = −15.76 m. To convert a GNSS height (ellipsoidal, h) to an approximate orthometric height: H = h − N.

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