Kolwa East Postal Codes: 40100 | Kisumu East, Kisumu

Key Facts

Kolwa East is a ward within Kisumu East Sub-county in Kisumu County, Kenya. Located in the western part of Kenya near Lake Victoria, this administrative division serves as one of the fundamental local governance units within the Kenyan devolved government system. Kolwa East occupies a strategic position within the larger Kisumu metropolitan area, functioning as an important residential and commercial hub that contributes to the economic vitality of the region. While specific population figures for Kolwa East ward are not widely published in standard references, it forms part of Kisumu East Sub-county which had a population of approximately 220,000 residents according to the 2019 Kenyan census, with Kolwa East representing a significant portion of this urban and peri-urban population. The ward covers a land area typical of Kenyan administrative wards, generally ranging between 10-30 square kilometers, though precise measurements require consultation of official Kenyan government gazetteers. As a ward, Kolwa East does not contain further formal administrative subdivisions but comprises various villages, neighborhoods, and residential estates that collectively form this cohesive administrative unit. For residents and businesses seeking detailed location-specific information, accessing postal code data for addresses within Kolwa East requires consulting the official Kenyan postal code directory for precise delivery and addressing purposes.

Neighboring Regions

• Kolwa Central
• Manyatta 'B'
• Nyalenda 'A'
• Nyalenda 'B'
• Kajulu