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Kiratina | |
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| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Central Province |
| Kiratina | 1930's |
| Population (Year 2009 Census) | |
| • City | 6,000 |
| • Density | 709/km2 (1,840/sq mi) |
| • Urban | Kiambu County |
| • Metro | Githunguri Constituency (0,116) |
| Komothai Ward | |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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