Where is Langata Located?
Langata is a neighbourhood on the southwest of the Nairobi Central Business District, and east of Karen. It is located about 18 kilometers from the city centre.
In which ward, constituency, and county is Langata?
Langata itself is a constituency, with the following county assembly wards: Karen, Nairobi West, Mugumoini, South C, and Nyayo Highrise. It is part of Nairobi County.
How big is Langata and what is the population?
Langata occupies 196.8 square kilometers, and had a population of 176, 314 people as per the 2009 Kenyan population census.
What is the Postal Code for Langata?
The postal code for Langata is 00100, which is used for the entire Nairobi area.
What climate does the Langata region experience?
Langata has a moderate climate, with rainy summers and dry winters.
The highest average annual temperature is 27 degrees, and the lowest goes to about 22 degrees in June and July, which are the coldest months.
The highest annual precipitation is experienced in April and can be as high as 93 millimeters.
What is air pollution like in Langata?
Langata experiences an average pollution level of 17 which is an ideal environment for outdoor activities.
However, pollution levels can increase to fairly uncomfortable levels of 22 during peak car traffic hours, thereby restricting outdoor activities like running.
Where is Langata located in Nairobi?
In Nairobi, Langata starts from Nyayo Stadium, as you leave the city centre and join Langata Road. It goes as far as Karen Shopping Center, at the Ngong Road Junction.
Langata is considered to end at the Galleria Junction, where Magadi Road starts and moves into Rongai.
What matatu route should you take to Langata from Nairobi and what is the cost?
To move from Nairobi to Langata, one boards the matatu route number 34, from the St. Peter’s Church Bus Stop opposite OTC.
You can also board matatu route number 14, at the Bus Station behind Afya Centre.
The matatus cost between Ksh 50 and Kshs 80.
What types of houses can be found in Langata?
Langata has different types of houses, including flats, apartments, townhouses, and maisonnettes.
Are houses available for sale or rent?
The houses are available for sale, at comparatively lower prices than houses in Karen for instance.
The houses can also be rented for a long period, or for shorter monthly and weekend stays for those seeking temporary or vacation housing.
What Sizes are the Houses in Langata?
Houses in Langata are built on relatively smaller parcels of land than in other estates within Nairobi.
The houses have rooms in adequate sizes, providing enough space for families, but comparatively less room.
How is the security situation in Langata?
Langata has experienced its fair share of robberies and daylight theft in the past, prompting residents to form alliances and take different security measures.
Now, Langata is relatively safe to live in, but residents are keen to avoid walking around at night when it is deserted, and use vehicles to move around instead.
Where do Langata residents get water?
Langata residents get their water from the Aberdare Forest via the Sasumua-Kabete water pipeline.
Three boreholes have been drilled in the area to supplement this water supply for residents as well.
How is the consistency of water supply in Langata?
Langata has, in the past, suffered frequent water shortages due to limited supply from the main water pipeline as a result of rationing.
As such, supply is supplemented by tanker deliveries by water vendors, as well as bottled water purchases especially for drinking water.
What water companies are in Langata?
Langata is served by the Langata Water Group Project, as well as the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company.
Who is Langata’s main supplier of electricity?
Langata’s main supplier of electricity is the Kenya Power company that distributes electricity country-wide.
How consistent are blackouts in Langata?
Blackouts in Langata are experienced every so often, due to reasons like floods, emergency power line damage, or scheduled maintenance services by Kenya Power.
What types of schools are closely accessible to residents in Langata?
Kindergarten Schools in Langata
- Bunks and Biddles Montessori Kindergarten
- Good Haven Kindergarten
- Panenka Kindergarten
- Lutgarda Kindergarten
- Our Lady of Peace Nursery School
- The Pearls Kindergarten
- Trinity Kindergarten
- Cedar Wood Kindergarten
Primary Schools in Langata
- Acacia Academy
- St. Ronan School
- St. Francis Integrated Primary School
- Nairobi Academy Primary
- Karen C Primary School
- Hillcrest Primary School
- PCEA Primary School
- Castle Primary School
Which hospitals are Located in Langata?
Private hospitals in Langata
- Garlands Medical Center
- Tazama Eye Care
- Amber Medical Clinics
- The Karen Hospital
- Aga Khan University Hospital- Magadi Road
- Mariakani Cottage Hospital
- Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Ongata Rongai
Public Hospitals in Langata
- Langata Hospital
- Gataka Public Hospital
Missionary Hospitals in Langata
- St. Mary’s Mission Hospital
- Tabernacle International Hospital
- Fatima Maternity Hospital
- Sinai Hospital
Which Gyms are available in Langata?
- Fitness Revolution
- Smart Gyms, The Hub Karen
- FirstPower Fitness
- Titoh Fitness Gym
- Trojan Health and Fitness Center
- Karen Gym and Personal Training Centre
Which Spas are available in Langata?
- Nothing Like It Spa – Hardy
- Extreme Styling Studio
- Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary
- Annabella’s Beauty Spa
- Lasting Impression Spa
- Opulence Spa
What Chemists and Pharmacies are Located in Langata?
- Goodlife Pharmacy Kenol Langata Road
- TF Pharmacy
- Greenmark Pharmacy
- Late Night Chemist
- Pharmart
- HealthLink Pharmacy
What Garages operate in Langata?
- PistonHeads EA
- Four-by-Four Auto Garage
- Georges Auto Garage
- Precision Garage
- Advanced Auto Garage
- Mureithi’s Auto Shop
Which Car wash joints operate in Langata?
- Petrocity Car Wash
- Stedmak Car Wash
- Lee Car Care
- Kenol Boda Car Wash
- Hardy-Ace Car Wash
- The Clean Team Car Wash Centre
Where can you shop for food and household items in Langata?
- Field Fresh Vegetables Galleria Mall
- Naivas, Freedom Heights Mall
- Chandarana Foodplus, The Well Karen
- Carrefour Galleria
- Shoprite, The Waterfront Karen
- T-Mall Langata Road
Household Items Shopping Centers in Langata
- Langata Link Shops
- Kuzi Trading Company
- The Shop
- The Waterfront Karen
- The Hub Karen
- House of Leather and Gifts Karen
Which Communication Network providers are accessible in Langata?
- Safaricom
- Airtel
- Telkom
- Faiba JTL
- Equitel
Which Internet and office network providers are available in Langata?
- Marxtech Digital Solutions
- Jamii Telecommunications Limited
- Embarq Limited
- Zuqu
- Safaricom Fiber
- Sahanet Limited
