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Nyeri is a town in central Kenya and the capital of Nyeri County. Located in the Kenyan central highlands, it sits at an elevation of about 1,800 meters above sea level and is roughly 150 kilometers north of Nairobi. The town serves as an administrative, commercial, and service center for the surrounding agricultural region.

Nyeri lies near the slopes of the Aberdare Range and within reach of Mount Kenya. The area experiences a cool, temperate highland climate and is part of a major tea and coffee producing belt. The local economy is driven by agriculture, including tea, coffee, dairy farming, and horticulture, supplemented by commerce and services.

Nyeri has historical ties to Kenya's colonial era and the Mau Mau Uprising, which affected much of the central highlands in the 1950s. The region is associated with independence-era events and figures. Nearby landmarks include the Treetops Hotel in the Aberdare area, famous for its role in the royal succession of 1952.

Education and health services form part of the town's infrastructure. Nyeri hosts several higher education institutions and a county referral hospital, serving residents of Nyeri County and the surrounding region. The town is connected by road to Nairobi and other towns, making it an accessible gateway to central Kenya.

Most residents belong to the Kikuyu community and other ethnic groups from the area, reflecting Kenya's diverse social fabric. Nyeri remains an administrative and economic hub for central Kenya, attracting traders, students, and visitors.