Dertu Postal Codes: 70100 | Dadaab, Garissa

Key Facts

Dertu is a small settlement located within the Dadaab sub-county of Garissa County in northeastern Kenya. Situated in a semi-arid region near the border with Somalia, Dertu lies approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Dadaab town and about 100 kilometers from the Somali border. This remote community exists within the expansive Dadaab refugee complex area, though Dertu itself is primarily a Kenyan settlement rather than a formal refugee camp. The area experiences a hot, dry climate typical of northeastern Kenya, with sparse vegetation dominated by acacia trees and shrubs adapted to the arid conditions. While precise population figures for Dertu specifically are not readily available, the broader Dadaab region hosts a significant population, including both local Kenyan residents and refugee communities. Dertu represents one of the smaller administrative units within Dadaab sub-county's structure. As part of Garissa County's administrative framework, Dertu falls under the local governance system that manages community affairs and service delivery in this remote part of Kenya. For residents and visitors seeking to navigate this area, accessing accurate location information including postal codes for Dertu and its surrounding areas is essential for communication and service delivery in this border region.

Neighboring Regions

• Dagahaley
• Hagadera
• Ifo
• Liboi
• Sankuri