# Westlands Constituency, Nairobi County – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nairobi/westlands/ Constituency · Nairobi County # Westlands Westlands is a constituency of Kenya in Nairobi County. It covers **72.7 km²**. 60 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,130 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 72.7km² - 1,130mapped services - 1,744 mtypical elevation ## Where is Westlands? Westlands lies in [Nairobi County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nairobi/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 9 other constituencies: [Dagoretti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nairobi/dagoretti/), [Kabete](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kiambu/kabete/), [Kiambaa](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kiambu/kiambaa/), [Kiambu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kiambu/kiambu/), [Kikuyu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kiambu/kikuyu/), [Kilimani](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nairobi/kilimani/), [Mathare](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nairobi/mathare/), [Roysambu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nairobi/roysambu/) and [Starehe](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nairobi/starehe/). By area it is the 270th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 10.3% of [Nairobi County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nairobi/). The centre of Westlands is about 6.2 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 1.2321° S, 36.7954° E. Source: [IEBC via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ken). ## Things to see in and around Westlands OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Westlands: 3 galleries; 3 memorials; 2 archaeological sites; 1 castle or fort; 1 attraction. - Caves of Karura Forest · archaeological site - Mau-Mau Caves · archaeological site - hope house · castle or fort - Freeing in Africa · attraction - 1998 Bomb Blast Memorial · memorial - Amani Garden · memorial - Fundii Centre for the Arts · gallery - Muralpaintings · gallery - Murumbi Peace Memorial · memorial - Tribal Gallery · gallery ### Nearby, outside Westlands - The Art Space Kenya · gallery, Kilimani4.6 km - KOLOBOT HEIGHTS · attraction, Starehe5.0 km - Nairobi National Museum · museum, Starehe5.1 km - Herbarium · attraction, Starehe5.2 km - Nairobi Snake Park · zoo, Starehe5.2 km - OC monument · monument, Starehe5.8 km - Paradise lost · attraction, Kiambu6.0 km - Kioki Mwitiki · gallery, Kilimani6.0 km - Jevanjee Gardens · theme park, Starehe6.1 km - Composite Pit - Main Compound · cave, Kilimani6.4 km - World War Monument · monument, Starehe6.5 km - Askari Monument · monument, Starehe6.5 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Westlands - Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Nairobi - CurrencyShilling (KES) - Country calling code+254 - LanguagesEnglish, Swahili - Plug typesType G · 240 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) · Nairobi10 km - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi18 km ### Nearest railway station Nairobi Central Railway Station (Starehe), about 7.6 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:22) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 18:34). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Westlands Open gazetteers list **60 villages, towns and localities** in Westlands. Settlements here lie between about 1,691 m and 1,867 m above sea level (median 1,744 m). - 72 Estates - City Park Estate - Closeburn - Cross Road - Dove Hill - Evergreen - Gachie - Getathuru - Gigiri - Githogoro - High Ridge - Highridge 2nd Parklands - Hill View - Horse Shoe - Jericho - K1/Kobil - Kangemi - Kapenguria - Kaptagat - Karuna Close - Karura - Kaumoni - Kigwaru - Kitisuru - Kyuna - Kyuna Estate - Lake View - Lone Tree - Loresho - Lower Kabete Posta - Luna Park/Mpaka Road - Mae Ridge - Manga - Manga Gardens - Mau Mau - Mimosa - Mitini - Mountain View - Muthaiga - Muthaiga North - Mwimuto - New Kitisuru - New Loresho - New Muthaiga - New Runda - Nyari - Old Runda - Parklands - Peponi - Rosslyn - Runda - Runda Kigwaro - Runda Meadows - Seventy Two Estate - Spring Valley - Spring Valley Estate - Upper Parklands Estate - Westlands - Whisper Estate - Wispers Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Westlands Named natural and historic features inside Westlands, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Malundu - Matundu - Ruini - Runguthiu - Thigirii River ### Forests and nature 2 forests; 1 park. - City Park - Karura Forest - Sigiria Forest ### Estates 8 estates. - Bridge Way - Gituru Estate - Khingo Estate - Kihingo Estate - Kitisuru Estate - Loresho Estate - Ridgeway Estate - Saint Benoist Estate Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Westlands and the best time to visit In Westlands, the warmest month is Mar (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 788 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (153 mm) and the driest Jul (25 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and May to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 43 Feb 20 30 Mar 20 76 Apr 19 153 May 18 87 Jun 18 34 Jul 17 25 Aug 18 32 Sep 19 28 Oct 20 77 Nov 19 123 Dec 19 80 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Westlands Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Oasis Mental Health · Westlands 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.23884&mlon=36.78662#map=17/-1.23884/36.78662) Bank I&M Bank · Westlands 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.23041&mlon=36.80426#map=17/-1.23041/36.80426) ATM UN Complex · Westlands 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.23299&mlon=36.81520#map=17/-1.23299/36.81520) Petrol pump Shell · Westlands 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.23082&mlon=36.80342#map=17/-1.23082/36.80342) Hotel The Constant Gardener · Westlands 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.23258&mlon=36.79396#map=17/-1.23258/36.79396) Mall New Muthaiga Shopping Centre · Westlands 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.23647&mlon=36.79306#map=17/-1.23647/36.79306) School German School Nairobi · Westlands 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.23147&mlon=36.80324#map=17/-1.23147/36.80324) College Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) · Westlands 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.22948&mlon=36.80474#map=17/-1.22948/36.80474) Police station Diplomatic Police Unit · Westlands 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.23644&mlon=36.80940#map=17/-1.23644/36.80940) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Westlands Places mapped inside Westlands in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals55 - Banks59 - ATMs8 - Petrol pumps58 - Hotels146 - Shopping malls46 - Schools250 - Colleges and universities54 - Cinemas6 - Pharmacies40 - Restaurants379 - Police stations9 - Dental clinics20 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other constituencies in Nairobi County - Dagoretti - Embakasi Central - Embakasi East - Embakasi North - Embakasi South - Embakasi West - Kamukunji - Kasarani - Kibra - Kilimani - Langata - Makadara - Mathare - Roysambu - Ruaraka - Starehe ## Quick answers - Where is Westlands?In Nairobi County, Kenya - What borders Westlands?Dagoretti, Kabete, Kiambaa, Kiambu, Kikuyu, Kilimani, Mathare, Roysambu and Starehe - What is there to see in Westlands?1998 Bomb Blast Memorial, Amani Garden, Caves of Karura Forest, Freeing in Africa - What time zone is Westlands in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Westlands?Shilling (KES) - What language is spoken in Westlands?English, Swahili (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Westlands?60 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Westlands?Settlements lie between 1,691 m and 1,867 m - What is the best time to visit Westlands?December to March and May to October - Where is the nearest hospital to Westlands?Oasis Mental Health, about 1.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Westlands?I&M Bank, about 1.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Westlands?UN Complex, about 2.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Westlands?Shell, about 0.9 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Westlands?55 mapped - How many banks are in Westlands?59 mapped - How many ATMs are in Westlands?8 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Westlands?58 mapped - What is the P-code of Westlands?KE047274 (OCHA common operational dataset)