Kyuna | |
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Coordinates: 1°15′11″S 36°46′11″E / 1.25306°S 36.76972°E | |
Country | Kenya |
County | Nairobi City |
Sub-county | Westlands |
Area | |
• Total | 3 km2 (1 sq mi) |
Population (2019)[1] | |
• Total | 6,026 |
• Density | 1,980/km2 (5,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 |
Kyuna is an affluent neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. It is approximately 6.4 kilometres (4.0 mi) northwest of the central business district of Nairobi.
Overview
[edit]Kyuna is located approximately 6.4 kilometres (4.0 mi) northwest of Nairobi's central business district. It borders the Loresho and the Spring Valley neighbourhoods. Kyuna together with Kitisuru and Loresho sub-locations form the Kitisuru Ward of Nairobi City County.[2]
Kyuna is zoned as a low-density neighbourhood with single family residential units allowed to be built within the estate.[3] It is an exclusive neighbourhood that is inhabited by the high-income segment of Nairobi residents.[4]
As of 2019, Kyuna has a population of 6,026, and a population density of 1,980/km2 in a land area of 3km2.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume II: Distribution of Population by Administrative Units". Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. p. 250. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Westlands Constituency". The Standard. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Mido, Collins Lugalia. "Zorning Ordinance-Nairobi". Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
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(help) - ^ "Kyuna's whiff of affluence". The Standard. Retrieved 27 November 2022.