Ahero Postal Codes, Nyando, Kisumu Kenya

Postal codes for Ahero range from 40100 to 40101 in Kisumu, Nyando, Kenya. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Ahero.

Ahero on the Map

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

What to Know About Ahero

Key Facts

Ahero is a town located in Nyando Sub-County within Kisumu County, Kenya. Situated approximately 20 kilometers east of Kisumu city along the Kisumu-Nairobi highway, Ahero serves as a major commercial and administrative center for the surrounding agricultural region. The town lies in the flat, low-lying Nyando plains near the confluence of the Nyando and Sondu Miriu rivers, an area characterized by fertile soils ideal for rice cultivation. With an estimated population of around 15,000-20,000 people, Ahero functions as the headquarters of Nyando Sub-County and contains several administrative offices, markets, and educational institutions. The town is administratively divided into several wards and locations within the broader Nyando constituency. Ahero is particularly notable for its extensive rice irrigation schemes that dominate the local economy, making it one of Kenya's primary rice-producing areas. The town also serves as a crucial transportation hub connecting western Kenya to the rest of the country. For residents and businesses seeking postal services, Ahero provides access to postal code information for its various neighborhoods and surrounding villages within Nyando Sub-County.

Neighboring Regions

* Kombewa

* Awasi

* Katito

* Kano