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  Mugoiri Location of Mugoiri | |
| Coordinates: 0°45′S37°01′E / 0.75°S 37.02°E Coordinates: 0°45′S37°01′E / 0.75°S 37.02°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Central Province |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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