Marachi West Postal Codes: 50400 to 50404 | Butula, Busia

Key Facts

Marachi West is a ward located within Butula Constituency in Busia County, Kenya. Situated in the western part of Kenya near the border with Uganda, this administrative division forms part of the broader Marachi region that has historical significance among the Luhya community. As a ward-level administrative unit, Marachi West falls under the devolved system of government established by Kenya's 2010 Constitution, operating within the county governance structure. While specific population figures for Marachi West alone are not widely published, Butula Constituency as a whole had approximately 120,000 residents according to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, with Marachi West representing a significant portion of this population. The ward covers an area typical of Kenyan administrative wards, generally ranging between 50-100 square kilometers, characterized by agricultural landscapes and rural settlements. Marachi West is divided into several smaller village units and settlement areas that form the basic administrative structure for local governance and service delivery. This location serves as an important administrative center for coordinating local development projects and public services within its boundaries. Visitors and residents can access detailed postal code information for the various villages and settlements within Marachi West to facilitate mail delivery and location-based services throughout the ward.

Neighboring Regions

• Marachi Central
• Marachi North
• Butula Central
• Butula South