Kakamega Postal Codes, Kenya

Postal codes for Kakamega range from 40621 to 50242 in Kenya. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Kakamega, choose from the constituencies listed below.

Constituencies in Kakamega

Kakamega on the Map

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

What to Know About Kakamega

Key Facts

Kakamega is a county located in the western part of Kenya, serving as one of the 47 devolved units of government in the country. Positioned within the former Western Province, Kakamega County lies approximately 50 kilometers north of Kisumu and about 370 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, the national capital. The county covers an area of approximately 3,033 square kilometers and has a population of around 1.9 million people according to recent census data, making it one of the more densely populated counties in western Kenya. Administratively, Kakamega County is divided into 12 sub-counties, which are further broken down into wards and villages for local governance. The county is particularly notable for containing the Kakamega Forest, which is Kenya's only tropical rainforest and a significant biodiversity hotspot that attracts researchers and tourists alike. The county's economy is predominantly agricultural, with sugarcane farming being a major activity alongside maize, tea, and dairy production. For those seeking detailed information about local administrative divisions, this website provides comprehensive postal code data for all sub-regions within Kakamega County.

Neighboring Regions

* Bungoma

* Vihiga

* Siaya

* Nandi

* Uasin Gishu

* Trans Nzoia