Embakasi
A neighbourhood in Nairobi / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Embakasi, also known as Eastlando by its local youth residents, is a neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. It is approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi), southeast of the central business district. Embakasi is considered part of Nairobi's Eastlands area, lying to the south-east of Nairobi County. The Embakasi proper covers other estates in Eastlands such as Donholm, Pipeline, Tena, and Makadara estates. It borders South C and contains South B and slightly more than one third of Nairobi's Industrial Area and Export Processing Zones.
Embakasi | |
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Coordinates: 01°19′25″S 36°54′00″E | |
Country | Kenya |
County | Nairobi City |
Sub-county | Embakasi |
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Embakasi and it was known as Embakasi Airport when it was launched in 1958.