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Kyuna

Coordinates: 1°15′11″S 36°46′11″E / 1.25306°S 36.76972°E / -1.25306; 36.76972
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Kyuna
Kyuna is located in Kenya
Kyuna
Kyuna
Location of Kyuna in Kenya
Coordinates: 1°15′11″S 36°46′11″E / 1.25306°S 36.76972°E / -1.25306; 36.76972
CountryKenya
CountyNairobi City
Sub-countyWestlands
Area
 • Total
3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total
6,026
 • Density1,980/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Westlands Constituency". The Standard. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  3. ^ Mido, Collins Lugalia. "Zorning Ordinance-Nairobi". Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ "Kyuna's whiff of affluence". The Standard. Retrieved 27 November 2022.