Marigat Postal Codes: 20100 to 30403 | Baringo South, Baringo

Key Facts

Marigat is a town and administrative ward located in Baringo South sub-county within Baringo County, Kenya. Situated in the Rift Valley region, Marigat lies approximately 25 kilometers south of Lake Baringo and serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding agricultural communities. The town is positioned at an elevation of about 1,000 meters above sea level in a semi-arid landscape characterized by acacia woodlands and seasonal rivers. With an estimated population of around 15,000 people, Marigat covers an area of approximately 250 square kilometers and is divided into several smaller locations including Ng'ambo, Salabani, and Eldume. The local economy is primarily based on livestock keeping, small-scale farming, and trade, with the town serving as a market hub for the surrounding pastoralist communities. Marigat experiences a hot and dry climate for most of the year, with average temperatures ranging from 25°C to 35°C, and receives annual rainfall of about 600-800 millimeters, mainly during the long rains from March to May and short rains from October to November. The town's strategic location along the Marigat-Loruk road makes it an important transit point connecting various parts of Baringo County. For residents and businesses in Marigat seeking postal services, accurate postal code information is essential for efficient mail delivery and administrative purposes throughout the ward's various settlements.

Neighboring Regions

• Mochongoi
• Emining
• Mukutani
• Bartabwa
• Ravine