Nairobi County topographic maps
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Nairobi
Kenya > Nairobi County > Starehe
Nairobi was founded in 1899 by colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Uganda - Kenya Railway. It was favoured by the authorities as an ideal resting place due to its high elevation, temperate climate, and adequate water supply. The town quickly grew to replace Mombasa as the…
Average elevation: 1,740 m