Makadara
Residential neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya
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Makadara is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. It is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southeast of the central business district of Nairobi.
Makadara | |
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  Makadara Location of Makadara in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 1°17′42″S 36°52′19″E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| County | Nairobi City |
| Sub-county | Makadara |
Location
Makadara is located approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southeast of Nairobi's central business district. It is straddled by Jogoo Road to the north. It borders other neighbourhoods such as Buruburu, Bahati and Industrial Area; it contains Hamza and Maringo estates.
Overview
Makadara is generally a high-density housing and low-income to middle-income neighbourhood with a mixture of mid-rises and old bungalows. Residents of Makadara struggle with limited infrastructure, with unpaved roads in some areas and insufficient water.[1][2]
Makadara Constituency and Makadara Sub-county both borrow their names from the estate. Both are electoral and administrative divisions of Nairobi.[3]