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== History == The native language of most people in Limuru is [[Gikuyu language|Kikuyu]], with [[Swahili language|Swahili]] and [[English language|English]] also widely used. Historically, Limuru served as the capital of Kiambu West District, which was part of the larger [[Kiambu District]]. It is now a sub county in Kiambu County and also the name of a parliament constituency. Limuru encompasses areas previously known as the "[[White Highlands|white highlands]]," a rich agricultural land south of the equator. The term "white highlands" derived from the British and other Europeans who realised the productive potential of this area and settled in large numbers with the support of the colonial government, establishing coffee and tea plantations, cereal farms and ranches. The town is at an altitude of about 2,500 meters and experiences temperature of 10β28 Β°C (75 Β°F) year round. There is a railway station in Limuru town.
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