Nairobi

Kenya • Africa

Primary City: Nairobi

Primary State/Province: Nairobi

Primary Language: English

Population: 9.3M

GDP: $30B • GDP per capita: $3,228

GAWC Class: 6

Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata

Isolated CapitalMegacityEmerging Standout
#135

Global Rank

21.8

Power Score

Major Metro

% of Country Score

76.2%

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National Capital

National capital of Kenya

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Largest City

Largest metro area in Kenya

Nairobi metro area

-1.29, 36.82
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Sport

Top Team

The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.

Gor MahiaFootball/Soccer

From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.

Dimension Breakdown

Value and global rank across all 16 dimensions
Major League Teams/Venues↗0
Total Teams↗14#T-61
Major Sporting Events↗1#T-107
Major Companies↗0
Market Cap Score↗$0
Cultural Events3#T-32
Universities↗1#T-302
Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research↗0
Notable Museums & Landmarks↗3#T-92
Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure↗4#T-29
Airport Score↗3.0#T-78
Luxury Stars (Michelin)↗4.0#T-191
Metro Stations↗0
Commuter Rail Stations↗23#T-150
Train Hubs↗1#T-45
Skyscrapers↗3#T-162
World #1Top 5Outside top 5

Sports

Other Teams

Football/Soccer Teams13 teams

Football/Soccer • Kenya👑

Gor Mahia

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Kenya

Mathare United

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Kenya

Sofapaka

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Kenya

Tusker FC

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Tanzania

AFC Leopards

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Tanzania

Bidco United

Thika • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Tanzania

Kariobangi Sharks

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Tanzania

KCB Nairobi

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Tanzania

Kenya Police FC

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Tanzania

Murang'a Seal FC

Murang'a • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Tanzania

Nairobi City Stars

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Tanzania

Posta Rangers

Nairobi • Level: 1

Football/Soccer • Tanzania

Talanta FC

Nairobi • Level: 1

Other Men’s Teams1 team

Basketball • Int'l Basketball

Nairobi City Thunder

Nairobi

Major Sporting Events

Multi-Sport Events1 event

1987 African Games

Multi-sport Event

1987 • Nairobi

Complete Event Timeline1 event

1987 African Games

Multi-Sport Events

1987 • Nairobi

Cultural Assets

Cultural Events

Notable One-off Events

2015 10th WTO Ministerial Conference

Nairobi • International Summit

2006 COP 12 Conference

Nairobi • International Summit

Nairobi US Embassy Bombing (1998)

Nairobi • Historical Event

Notable Museums & Landmarks

Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items

Nairobi NP

Nairobi • Park/Garden

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi • Zoo

Landmarks & Civic1 item

Two Rivers Mall

Nairobi • Shopping

Education & Research

Top 2000 Universities1 entry
#1403

University of Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya

Notable Infrastructure

Airport2 entries

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Nairobi • 3 - International

Wilson Airport

Nairobi • 4 - Regional

Military Base1 entry

BATUK Nanyuki

Nanyuki • Overseas Base

Notable Train Hubs1 entry

Nairobi Terminus

Nairobi • Intercity Rail Hub

Suburban Rail (23 stations)1 entry

Nairobi rail service

Nairobi • 23 stations

Internet Exchange1 entry

KIXP Nairobi

Nairobi • Regional IXP

Luxury Hospitality

FTG 4-Star1 entry

Giraffe Manor

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