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Nairobi Block 13 (Lavington)
Nairobi Block 13, Lavington, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 13/ and the plot number. It covers about 2.4 km² in Kilimani and Kileleshwa wards and holds about 700 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 13
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 13/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 13/ and the plot. Capital letters, spaces and words like “Nairobi” or “Block” do not matter. The map opens on the parcel, with its size, its zoning and its survey plans. The details behind a parcel are for Gold and Platinum members; the outlines are free to see.
Zoning in Block 13
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavington | 73% | 1 | 50% | 100% | 0.05 ha |
| Kileleshwa | 27% | 30 | 50% | 1,500% | 0.05 ha |
Wards
Blocks next to Block 13
- Block 12 · Bernhard
- Block 14 · Hatheru
- Block 15 · Thompson
- Block 17 · Kilimani
- Block 21 · Kenya High School
- Block 23 · Kileleshwa
- Block 66 · Riruta Satellite
Survey plans for Block 13
The Registry Index Map sheets for this block show every parcel in it with its number. On the map, tap the block in the Survey Blocks layer: each sheet is listed and can be bought on its own by Gold and Platinum members. A parcel’s own survey plan (FR) is in its details.
The block’s gazetted boundary
Nairobi Block 13 (Lavington) commences at co-ordinate (250703mE, 9859073mN) at its North-west corner. This is an intersection with Nairobi Block 66 (Dagoretti Riruta) to the West and Block 12 (Bernards) to the North. The boundary then runs North-eastwards for a distance of 131 meters to co-ordinate (250831mE, 9859102mN), where it intersects with Chalbi Drive. The boundary then runs in a general South-East direction along Chalbi Drive for 318 meters to the intersection with Convent road at co-ordinate (251111mE, 9858975mN). It then continues in the same direction but along Isaac Gathanju road for a distance 633 meters to co-ordinate (251683mE, 9858709mN), to the intersection with James Gichuru road. The boundary then turns North-wards along James Gichuru road for a distance of 219 meters to the intersection with Ndoto road at co-ordinate (251796mE, 9858897mN). It then runs along Ndoto road in a South-Eastward direction for a distance of 520.7meters to co-ordinate (252175mE, 9858571mN), this is an intersection between Ndoto road and Mugumo road. The boundary then runs along Mugumo road in a general North-East direction for 553.2 meters to co-ordinate (252621mE, 9858829mN), which is an intersection with Olenguruone road and also Block 12 and Block 21 (Kenya High School). Then the boundary runs along Olenguruone road for 172.3 meters to its intersection with Block 21 and Block 23 (Kileleshwa) at coordinate (252792mE, 9858825mN). Thence the boundary runs Southwards for a distance of 576.3 meters to co-ordinate (252537mE, 9857584mN), which is at the intersection with Block 23 to the East and Block 17 (Kilimani) to the South. Here the Boundary joins Oloitokitok road. The boundary runs in a general West direction for a distance of 252.6 meters to co-ordinate (252284mE, 9857594mN), an intersection of Block 17 and Block 15 (Thompson), both to the South. The boundary continues in the same direction but now along Gitanga road for another 1463.6 meters to co-ordinate (250822mE, 9857658mN), an intersection with Block 15 and Block 14 (Hatheru). Thence, the boundary continues along Gitanga road for another 180.4 meters to the intersection with Amboseli road at coordinate (250642mE, 9857648mN). The boundary runs northwards for a distance of 549 meters to co-ordinate (250668mE, 9858197mN), an intersection of Blocks 14 and Block 66. Thence, it continues in the same direction for another 876.9 meters to the point where it commenced
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 13
What is Nairobi Block 13?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Lavington. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 13/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 13?
About 700 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.304 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 13?
In Kilimani and Kileleshwa wards, Dagoretti North sub-county, covering about 2.4 km².
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 13?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 13/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 13/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.