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Rusinga Island Postal Codes: 40300 | Suba South, Homa Bay

The Postal Codes for Rusinga Island is 40300 in Suba South, Homa Bay, Suba South, Kenya. The table below lists Postal Codes and postcodes for places within Rusinga Island.

Postal Codes for Places in Rusinga Island

Showing 6 places in Rusinga Island. Last verified with official records on April 24, 2026.

Kamasengere East
Kamasengere West
Kaswanga
Wanyama
Waware North
Waware South

Sample Address Format for Rusinga Island

Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Rusinga Island, Suba South, Homa Bay, 40300
KENYA

Rusinga Island on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Rusinga Island councils in Kenya.

Rusinga Island Quick Facts

CountryKenya (KE)
Administrative PathKenya → Homa Bay → Suba South
Postal Code40300
CountyHoma Bay
ConstituenciesSuba South
ISO CodesKE / KEN / 404
Top-level domain (ccTLD).ke
Coordinates-0.40218, 34.17918
Places6

What to Know About Rusinga Island

Key Facts

Rusinga Island is a small island located in Suba South constituency of Homa Bay County, Kenya, situated in the eastern part of Lake Victoria near the Kenya-Tanzania border. This island covers approximately 42 square kilometers and has a population of around 30,000 people according to recent estimates. Geographically positioned in the Winam Gulf, Rusinga Island is connected to the mainland by a causeway, making it accessible by road from the town of Mbita. The island is administratively divided into several locations and sub-locations within the Kenyan system, serving as an important fishing and agricultural community in the region. Historically significant, Rusinga Island is famous as the site where renowned paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey discovered Proconsul africanus fossils in 1948, making it an important location for understanding human evolution. The island's economy primarily revolves around fishing from Lake Victoria, with tilapia and Nile perch being the main catches, supplemented by subsistence farming of crops like maize, beans, and cassava. For residents and visitors seeking postal services and accurate addressing information, understanding Rusinga Island's specific location within Kenya's administrative structure is essential for accessing mail delivery and other governmental services throughout its various communities.

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