Marakwet West Postal Codes, Elgeyo-Marakwet Kenya

Postal codes for Marakwet West range from 30100 to 30706 in Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Marakwet West, choose from the councils listed below.

Councils in Marakwet West

Marakwet West on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Marakwet West constituencies in Kenya. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Marakwet West

Key Facts

Marakwet West is a constituency located in Elgeyo-Marakwet County in western Kenya. Situated in the northwestern part of the county, it encompasses the western portion of the Marakwet region, characterized by the dramatic Kerio Valley escarpment and the Cherangani Hills to the west. The constituency covers approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 150,000 people according to recent estimates. Marakwet West is administratively divided into several wards, including Kapyego, Sambirir, Endo, and Embobut/Embolot, which serve as its primary local government units. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Marakwet sub-group of the Kalenjin community, known for their traditional irrigation furrow systems that support agriculture along the valley slopes. Economic activities primarily revolve around subsistence farming, with maize, beans, and millet as staple crops, alongside livestock keeping. The region's topography ranges from the fertile Kerio Valley floor to the forested Cherangani Hills, creating diverse microclimates and ecological zones. To access detailed postal code information for the various wards and settlements within Marakwet West constituency, users can navigate through the specific sub-regional listings.

Neighboring Regions

* Marakwet East

* Keiyo North

* West Pokot County

* Trans Nzoia County