Nairobi GIS data · Areas (polygons)

Nairobi Water Bodies

Dams, ponds, lakes and other standing water in Nairobi as areas, for mapping and for checks on land beside water.

Updated 2025-10-20.

261AreasRecords in the dataset

4FieldsAttributes on each record

0.3 MBGeoJSON sizeUncompressed

2026DescribesThe period the data is about

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What each record holds

Field	Example	Filled in
`osm_id`	2315587	77%
`code`	8201	77%
`fclass`	reservoir	77%
`name`	Uhuru Dam	8%

Where it covers

From 1.172° to 1.447° south and 36.658° to 37.042° east, in latitude and longitude (WGS 84).

How to get it

See it on the Nairobi Maps map. Open to paid plans on the map; see plans and pricing.
Download it as GeoJSON with a Platinum plan. The Export tool on the map also saves CSV and KML (Google Earth).
Connect QGIS or ArcGIS to the live WFS feed: https://nairobimaps.com/wfs.php, layer nm:waterbodies. Needs an API key — ask for one.

Where it comes from

Compiled hydrology data.

Use is covered by the terms of use: personal and educational use is free; commercial use and bulk downloads need our written permission.

Questions

How do I download the Nairobi Water Bodies?

Sign in with a Platinum plan and download it as GeoJSON from the map’s Downloads list. GeoJSON opens in QGIS, ArcGIS and most map software, and QGIS can save it as a shapefile.

Can I connect QGIS to the Nairobi Water Bodies?

Yes. Add a WFS layer in QGIS pointing at https://nairobimaps.com/wfs.php with your API key, and choose nm:waterbodies. It stays up to date and only fetches what you are looking at.