Rhamu Postal Codes, Mandera North, Mandera Kenya

Postal codes for Rhamu range from 70300 to 70302 in Mandera, Mandera North, Kenya. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Rhamu.

Rhamu on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Rhamu 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 Rhamu

Key Facts

Rhamu is a town and administrative division within Mandera North constituency in Kenya's Mandera County, situated in the northeastern region of the country near the border with Ethiopia. Located approximately 30 kilometers from the Ethiopia-Kenya border, Rhamu serves as a key settlement in this arid and semi-arid region characterized by acacia scrubland and seasonal rivers. With an estimated population of around 15,000-20,000 residents, the town functions as an important local administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding pastoralist communities, primarily inhabited by ethnic Somali populations. Rhamu is administratively organized into several smaller sub-locations and villages that fall under its jurisdiction, providing essential services and governance structures to the local population. The town's strategic border location has historically made it significant for cross-border trade and movement between Kenya and Ethiopia, though this also presents security challenges in the region. As part of Mandera North constituency, Rhamu plays a crucial role in local governance and development initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare services for residents. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Rhamu's various sub-regions and surrounding areas, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific inquiries and service access.

Neighboring Regions

* Kotulo

* Elwak

* Takaba

* Lafey