Komarock
Neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya
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Komarock is a neighbourhood in the Eastlands area of the city of Nairobi. It is approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of the central business district of Nairobi.
Komarock | |
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  Komarock Location of Komarock in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 1°16′1″S 36°54′32″E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| County | Nairobi City |
| Sub-county | Embakasi |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
• Total | 65,145 |
| • Density | 54,900/sq mi (21,196/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 |
Location
Komarock is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Nairobi's central business district. It borders the Kayole slum.
Komarock is zoned as a commercial and residential neighbourhood. It is more of a lower middle class neighbourhood compared to the neighbouring slum of Kayole. The residential aspect is characterized by mixed housing developments, such as flats, maisonettes, bungalows, and condominiums.[2] Some of these developments form exclusive gated neighbourhoods.[3]
As per the 2019 census, Komarock had a population of 65,145, with a population density of 21,196/km2 in a land area of 3.1 km2.[1]