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Mweiga | |
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  Mweiga Location of Mweiga | |
| Coordinates: 0°19′S36°54′E / 0.32°S 36.9°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| County | Nyeri County |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Mweiga is a small town in Nyeri County, Kenya.
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Mweiga | |
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| Mweiga Location of Mweiga | |
| Coordinates: 0°19′S36°54′E / 0.32°S 36.9°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| County | Nyeri County |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Mweiga is a small town in Nyeri County, Kenya.
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