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Nairobi

Nairobi

About Nairobi

4,397,073 in city
4,000,000 in metro
684 km² (264 mi²)
1661.18019995 m
Nairobi, a bustling city with an ultra modern skyline. Nairobi is over a mile above sea level; its climate is temperate and not too drastic an adjustment for travelers arriving from colder northern climates. Nairobi is today, one of the most important commercial centers in Africa, and is the largest city between Johannesburg and Cairo. Today, Nairobi has evolved into an international center with a spirit of its own. The city is cosmopolitan with its churches, synagogue, temples and mosques. Nairobi is base to International organizations such as United Nations Environment Program, World Health Organization, multinational businesses and foreign embassies. Nairobi has retained most of its original flavor.

Metro Cities

Nairobi

No. of Buildings

No. Current status
256 All Buildings
219
existing
26
under construction
6
planned
3
unbuilt
2
demolished

Tallest Buildings

# Building Height Year
1 Britam Tower 656 ft 2017
2 Nairobi Global Trade Centre Office Tower 604 ft 2020
3 UAP Tower 535 ft 2016
4 Nairobi Global Trade Centre Hotel Tower 462 ft 2020
5 Times Tower 459 ft 1997

Building types

No. Type
189 high-rise building
39 low-rise building
24 skyscraper
1 church
1 monument
1 airport tower
1 clock/bell tower

Other buildings

No. Type
5 Famous buildings
0 Buildings with construction images