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Komarock Latitude and Longitude:

1°16′1″S 36°54′32″E / 1.26694°S 36.90889°E / -1.26694; 36.90889
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Komarock
Komarock is located in Kenya
Komarock
Komarock
Location of Komarock in Kenya
Coordinates: 1°16′1″S 36°54′32″E / 1.26694°S 36.90889°E / -1.26694; 36.90889
CountryKenya
County Nairobi City
Sub-county Embakasi
Area
 • Total3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2019) [1]
 • Total65,145
 • Density21,196/km2 (54,900/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+3

Komarock is a neighbourhood in the Eastlands area of the city of Nairobi. It is approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of the central business district of Nairobi.

Location

Komarock is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Nairobi's central business district. It borders the Kayole slum.

Komarock is zoned as a commercial and residential neighbourhood. It is more of a lower middle class neighbourhood compared to the neighbouring slum of Kayole. The residential aspect is characterized by mixed housing developments, such as flats, maisonettes, bungalows, and condominiums. [2] Some of these developments form exclusive gated neighbourhoods. [3]

As per the 2019 census, Komarock had a population of 65,145, with a population density of 21,196/km2 in a land area of 3.1km2. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b "2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume II: Distribution of Population by Administrative Units". Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. p. 248. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  2. ^ Mido, Collins Lugalia. "Zorning Ordinance-Nairobi". {{ cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= ( help)
  3. ^ "Komarock: An island of security". The Standard. Retrieved 28 November 2022.