Riara
Riara is a stream in Nairobi County, Kenya and has an elevation of 1,529 metres. Riara is situated near the town Githurai, as well as near the locality Kongo soweto.Places of Interest
Highlights: Kamiti Maximum Security Prison.
Kamiti Maximum Security Prison
Prison
Kamiti Maximum Security Prison is a prison in Nairobi, Kenya. Kamiti Maximum Security Prison is situated 3½ km northwest of Riara.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Githurai and Zimmerman.
Zimmerman
Suburb
Zimmerman is a mixed-use and residential suburb of the city of Nairobi. Zimmerman is situated 2½ km southwest of Riara.
Kasarani
Suburb
Kasarani is a mixed-use neighbourhood in northeast Nairobi. Kasarani is situated 3½ km southwest of Riara.
Riara
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Nairobi County, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-1.19928° or 1° 11′ 57″ south
Longitude
36.91685° or 36° 55′ 1″ east
Elevation
1,529 metres (5,016 feet)
Open location code
6GCRRW28+7P
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Kongo soweto and Kahawa.
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Highlights: University of Kenyatta and Moi International Sports Centre.
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