North West Kisumu Postal Codes: 40100 | Kisumu West, Kisumu

Key Facts

North West Kisumu is a sub-location within Kisumu West sub-county in Kisumu County, Kenya, representing the most localized administrative division in the Kenyan system. Situated in the northwestern sector of Kisumu West, this area lies within the broader Lake Victoria basin region of western Kenya, characterized by its proximity to Lake Victoria and relatively low-lying topography. While specific population figures for North West Kisumu are not widely published, Kisumu West sub-county as a whole had an estimated population of over 150,000 people according to recent census data, with North West Kisumu comprising a significant residential and commercial portion of this total. The sub-location encompasses multiple villages and settlements that form an integral part of the greater Kisumu metropolitan area, serving as both residential neighborhoods and commercial hubs for local trade and services. As with other Kenyan sub-locations, North West Kisumu represents the fundamental administrative unit for local governance and service delivery, though it does not contain further administrative subdivisions below the sub-location level. This makes North West Kisumu an essential geographic reference point for residents, businesses, and government agencies operating within the Kisumu West area, particularly for those seeking to access postal code information and location-specific services within its boundaries.

Neighboring Regions

• Central Kisumu
• South West Kisumu
• East Kisumu
• Kisumu Central
• Kondele
• Nyalenda