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.

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
 • Total3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total6,026
 • Density1,980/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3

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.