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Kabati | |
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  Kabati Location of Kabati | |
| Coordinates: 0°57′S37°06′E / 0.95°S 37.1°E Coordinates: 0°57′S37°06′E / 0.95°S 37.1°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Central Province |
| Elevation | 1,527 m (5,010 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kabati is a small town in Kenya's Central Province, between Thika and Makuyu.
There is another town in Kitui County of this name.
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