Thika Town Postal Codes, Kiambu Kenya

The postal code for Thika Town is 01000 in Kiambu, Kenya. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Thika Town, choose from the councils listed below.

Councils in Thika Town

Thika Town on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Thika Town 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 Thika Town

Key Facts

Thika Town is a municipality and the administrative capital of Thika Sub-County, located in Kiambu County, Kenya. Situated approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, Thika occupies a strategic position along the Thika River and serves as a major urban center in the Central Kenya region. With an estimated population of around 279,429 people according to the 2019 Kenyan census, Thika covers an area of approximately 231 square kilometers. The municipality is administratively divided into several wards including Hospital, Kamenu, Gatuanyaga, and Ngoliba, which collectively form the urban fabric of this bustling industrial hub. Thika is famously known as the 'Pineapple Capital of Kenya' due to its extensive pineapple plantations and processing facilities, particularly the Del Monte Kenya pineapple plantation, one of the largest in the world. The town has evolved from a small colonial settlement into a significant industrial and agricultural center, featuring numerous manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, and being a key transportation node connecting Nairobi with the eastern and northern regions of Kenya. For those seeking detailed postal code information and location data for Thika Town's various administrative wards and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and addressing needs throughout this dynamic municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Gatanga

* Gatundu North

* Gatundu South

* Juja

* Ruiru