Mandera Postal Codes: 70300 to 70304

Key Facts

Mandera is a county located in the northeastern part of Kenya, bordering Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the east. Situated within the former North Eastern Province, Mandera County occupies a strategic position in the Horn of Africa region, characterized by arid and semi-arid landscapes typical of northern Kenya. The county covers approximately 25,797 square kilometers and has a population of around 867,000 people according to recent estimates, predominantly inhabited by Somali ethnic communities. Administratively, Mandera County is divided into six sub-counties: Mandera East, Mandera West, Mandera North, Banissa, Lafey, and Kotulo, each serving distinct geographical and administrative functions within the county's governance structure. The county's economy is primarily based on livestock rearing, cross-border trade, and some subsistence agriculture along the Dawa River, which forms part of Kenya's border with Ethiopia. Mandera Town serves as the county headquarters and main urban center, providing essential services and administrative functions for the region. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services and location-specific information, comprehensive postal code data is available for all sub-regions and settlements within Mandera County.

Neighboring Regions

• Wajir County
• Marsabit County
• Ethiopia
• Somalia