Kijabe Postal Codes: 00200 to 00220 | Lari, Kiambu

Key Facts

Kijabe is a small town located in Lari Constituency within Kiambu County, Kenya. Situated in the central highlands of Kenya, Kijabe occupies a strategic position along the eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley, approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. The town is renowned for its dramatic escarpment location, offering spectacular views of the valley below, and sits at an elevation of around 2,200 meters above sea level. Kijabe serves as an important regional center with an estimated population of several thousand residents, though exact census figures vary. The town is administratively organized within Lari's local governance structure and contains several distinct neighborhoods and residential areas. Kijabe is internationally recognized for hosting the renowned AIC Kijabe Hospital, a major medical facility serving patients from across Kenya and neighboring countries, and the Kijabe Mission Station, which has been operational since the early 20th century. The area also features the Kijabe Forest, part of the larger Mau Forest complex, which provides important ecological services and biodiversity conservation. Visitors and residents can access comprehensive postal code information for Kijabe's various neighborhoods and institutions through our detailed location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Limuru
• Naivasha
• Kinangop
• Magina
• Githunguri