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Nairobi Block 56 (Makadara)

Nairobi Block 56, Makadara, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 56/ and the plot number. It covers about 54 ha in Maringo/Hamza, Viwandani and Harambee wards and holds about 813 parcels.

From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.

Finding a plot in Block 56

Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 56/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 56/ 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 56

Wards

• Maringo/Hamza ward · 86%
• Viwandani ward · 10%
• Harambee ward · 5%

Blocks next to Block 56

• Block 51 · Ofafa Jericho and Makongeni
• Block 58 · Oil Depot
• Block 79 · Buru Buru

Survey plans for Block 56

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

Block 56 commences at the intersection of Nairobi block 59 and Nairobi block 79 on co-ordinate 263662.4mE, 9856809.4mN along Jogoo Road. Thence westwards along Jogoo Road at a distance of 621 meters to co-ordinate 263047.6mE, 9856721.4mN, where it intersects with Nairobi block 58 and Nairobi block 55 Thence north-westwards along Jogoo Road at a distance of 456 meters to co-ordinate 262598.7mE, 9856804.4mN, where it intersects with Nairobi block 55 and Nairobi block 51. Thence northwards along Nile Road at a distance of 397 meters to co-ordinate 262677.8mE, 9857192.4mN, where it intersects with Nairobi block 51 Thence north-eastwards at a distance of 974 meters to co-ordinate 263596.99mE, 9857421.4mN, where it intersects with Nairobi block 76 and Nairobi block 71 along Rabai road Thence southwards closing at a distance of 615 meters along Rabai Road The block is abutted by Nairobi block 58 (oil Depot), to the south, Nairobi block 55(Mbotela) and Nairobi block 51(Ofafa Jericho and Makogeni) to the west, Nairobi block 51(Ofafa Jericho and Makogeni) to the north and Nairobi block 79(Buruburu) to the east.

The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.

Questions about Block 56