Kitisuru is a residential suburb of
Nairobi
Nairobi ( ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nairobi'', which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper ...
. The name Kitisuru comes from a nearby river "Gìtathurù" which was borrowed from the original inhabitants of the area who were mainly of the Kikuyu dialect. Kitisuru forms part of
Kitisuru Ward, an electoral division within
Nairobi City County.
Location
Kitisuru is located approximately , by road, northwest of the central business district of Nairobi.
Road Distance Between Nairobi and Kitisuru with Map
/ref> The coordinates of Kitisuru are:01 12 24S, 36 46 08E (Latitude:-1.2400; Longitude:36.7688).
Overview
Kitisuru is an affluent residential suburb of Nairobi. There are several residential neighbourhoods with schools and places of worship.
Population
The exact population of Kitisuru is not publicly known as of November 2010. Loresho, Kyuna and Lower Kabete
Lower Kabete is the name given to a region straddling Kiambu County and Nairobi County, Kenya. It falls between Wangige Area and Kitisuru Estate.
Location of Lower Kabete
Lower Kabete is roughly 12 Kilometers from Nairobi CBD. The larger part o ...
Sub–locations form part of the greater location. Some roads that pass via Kitisuru area include Lower Kabete Road, Kyuna Road and Ngecha Road.
See also
* Parklands, Nairobi
* Westlands
Westlands is an affluent, mixed-use commercial and residential neighbourhood in Nairobi.
Location
Westlands is located approximately , by road, northwest of the central business district of Nairobi. The geographical coordinates of the neighb ...
* Upper Hill, Nairobi
Upper Hill is a neighbourhood of the city of Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya. The district has seen an increase in major construction in recent years, with several multinational corporations setting up offices.
Location
Upper Hil ...
* Nairobi
Nairobi ( ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nairobi'', which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper ...
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Populated places in Kenya
Suburbs of Nairobi
Nairobi