Kileleshwa

Kileleshwa is a residential neighbourhood in the city of . It is located approximately 5.2 kilometres from Nairobi's central business district. The neighbourhood was originally a low-density leafy suburb but after a change in zoning regulations in the early 2000s, there has been significant mushrooming of high-rise flats in the area.
Wikipedia
  • Suburb with about 27,200 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 1,750 metres (5,740 feet)
  • Description: residential neighbourhood in Nairobi
  • Also known as
    “Kerichwa Kubwa”
    “Kileleshwan”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kenya High School and National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lavington and Hurlingham.
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Kileleshwa

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Latitude
-1.27673° or 1° 16′ 36″ south
Longitude
36.7879° or 36° 47′ 16″ east
Open location code
6GCRPQFQ+85
Open­Street­Map ID
node 30405983
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
192093
Wiki­data ID
Q115189968

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In Other Languages

“Kileleshwa” goes by many names.
  • Swahili: “Kileleshwa”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kirichwa Holdings and Gracia Gardens.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kileleshwa Covenant Community Church (K3C) and Kenton College.

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