Mathare
Mathare is a collection of slums in Nairobi with a population of approximately 500,000 people; the population of Mathare Valley alone, the oldest of the slums that make up Mathare, is 180,000 people.
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- …is also known as “Mathari”
- Description: suburb
Places of Interest
Highlights include Moi International Sports Centre and Garden City Mall.
Moi International Sports Centre
Sports venue
The Moi International Sports Centre is a multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, Kenya. Moi International Sports Centre is situated 2½ km north of Mathare.
Garden City Mall
Shopping center
Garden City Mall is a shopping centre located in Kasarani in Nairobi, Kenya. Garden City Mall is situated 3 km northwest of Mathare.
East African Breweries
Factory
East African Breweries Limited, commonly referred… East African Breweries is situated 3 km northwest of Mathare.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dandora and Korogocho.
Kariobangi
Suburb
Kariobangi is a low-income residential estate in northeastern Nairobi.
Mathare
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Latitude
-1.25° or 1° 15′ south
Longitude
36.9° or 36° 54′ east
Open location code
6GCRQW22+22
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Ukrainian—“Mathare” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Dandora Phase 4 and Lucky Summer.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Dandora Station and Afya Health Services.
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