Nairobi
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
Kenya • Africa • Language power • Time zone Africa/Nairobi UTC+3
- Population
- 9.3M
- GDP
- $30B
- GDP per capita
- $3,228
- Land area
- 10,542 km² (4,070 mi²)
- Density
- 882/km² (2,283/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 6
Nairobi metro area
-1.29, 36.82Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure, Cultural Events, Total Teams.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
14 teams
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
Languages of Nairobi
Swahili first in Nairobi; 2 languages hold a role.
- English reach, Nairobi
- 19%
- Tier 3 country
Screen of Nairobi
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Leading figures: Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Peploe, Edi Gathegi, Zena Marshall, Deep Roy
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
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
1 properties
FTG 4-Star1 entry
Giraffe Manor
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