Embu County | |
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Motto: The Land of Opportunities | |
![]() Location in Kenya | |
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Formed | 4 March 2013 |
Capital | Embu |
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) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Website | embu.go.ke |
Embu County is a county of the Republic of Kenya.[1] The capital of Embu County and the former Eastern province headquarters, Embu is a large and largely metropolitan area with a population of 608,599 persons.[2] 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.[3]