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Nairobi Block 40 (Pangani)
Nairobi Block 40, Pangani, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 40/ and the plot number. It covers about 63 ha in Pangani, Hospital and Karura wards and holds about 780 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 40
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 40/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 40/ 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 40
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangani | 87% | 20 | 60% | 1,200% | 0.05 ha |
| Old Muthaiga | 13% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 2 ha |
Wards
Blocks next to Block 40
- Block 9 · Muthaiga East
- Block 37 · City Park
- Block 39 · Kabete
- Block 45 · Mathari
- Block 104 · Mlango Kubwa
- Block 201
Survey plans for Block 40
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 40 boundary commences at co-ordinate (258223mE, 9860023mN) where Desai road intersects with Parklands road and runs along Parklands road eastwards for a distance of 725m to co-ordinate (258934mE, 9860175mN) where Parklands road intersect with Thika road. Thence northeasterly along Thika road for a distance of 1222 meter to co-ordinate (259834mE, 9860907mN) where Old Kiambu road intersect with Thika road. Thence southeasterly along the westerly boundary of Nairobi Block 45 to intersect with Juja road at co-ordinate (259976mE, 9860130mN) then runs along it for a distance of 345m to co-ordinate (259699mE, 9859935mN) Thence southeasterly along the westerly boundary of Nairobi Block 104 to intersect with Hombe road at co-ordinate (259831mE, 9859606mN) Thence generally westwards direction along Hombe road for a distance of 533 meters to co-ordinate (259312mE, 985912mN), then thence southwards to co-ordinate (259245E, 9859335N) and westwards to co-ordinate (259048mE, 9859400mN) where it intersects with Ring road Ngara then runs along it for a distance of 190 meters to co-ordinate (259244mE, 9859336mN). Thence westwards along Kinshasa road for a distance of 465m to co-ordinate (258563mE, 9859439mN) where it intersects with Simbi road then runs along it southwesterly to intersect with Desai road at co-ordinate (258310mE, 9859300mN) Thence northwesterly Desai road crossing Thika road at co-ordinate (258162mE, 9859577mN) continuously runs along it to the point where it commenced. Nairobi Block 40 abuttals are Nairobi Block 37, Nairobi Block 9 to the North. Nairobi Block 45 and Nairobi Bock 104 to the East, Nairobi Block 42 to the South and Nairobi Block 38 to the West
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 40
What is Nairobi Block 40?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Pangani. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 40/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 40?
About 780 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.065 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 40?
In Pangani, Hospital and Karura wards, Starehe sub-county, covering about 63 ha.
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 40?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 40/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 40/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.