Coordinates: 1°14′45″S 36°46′52″E / 1.24583°S 36.78111°E / -1.24583; 36.78111

Spring Valley, Nairobi

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Spring Valley
Spring Valley is located in Kenya
Spring Valley
Spring Valley
Location of Spring Valley in Kenya
Coordinates: 1°14′45″S 36°46′52″E / 1.24583°S 36.78111°E / -1.24583; 36.78111
CountryKenya
CountyNairobi City
Sub-countyWestlands
Area
 • Total2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total6,804
 • Density2,432/km2 (6,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3

Spring Valley is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. It is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northwest of the central business district of Nairobi.

Location

Spring Valley is located approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northwest of Nairobi's central business district. It borders the Barton and the Kyuna neighbourhoods.

Overview

Spring Valley was zoned as a low-density neighbourhood, but over the years residential flats were allowed. Single family residential units are more common in Upper Spring Valley.[2] It was an exclusive neighbourhood prior to the revision of zoning regulations that is inhabited by a high-income segment of Nairobi residents. It has slowly become more middle-class as the mushrooming of flats started. It has a mixture of modern, old and pre-modern architecture.[3]

As per the 2019 census, Spring Valley had a population of 6,804, with a population density of 2,432/km2 in a land area of 2.8km2.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume II: Distribution of Population by Administrative Units". Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. p. 251. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  2. ^ Mido, Collins Lugalia. "Zorning Ordinance-Nairobi". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ Olingo, Allan. "Perimeter of affluence". The Standard. Retrieved 27 November 2022.