Marsabit Postal Codes: 60500 to 60700

Key Facts

Marsabit is a county located in northern Kenya, situated approximately 560 kilometers north of Nairobi. This expansive county covers an area of about 66,923 square kilometers, making it one of Kenya's largest counties by land area. Geographically positioned within the arid and semi-arid lands of northern Kenya, Marsabit County borders Ethiopia to the north and features diverse landscapes ranging from the Marsabit Mountain forest to the Chalbi Desert. With an estimated population of over 450,000 people according to recent census data, the county is home to various ethnic communities including the Borana, Rendille, Gabra, and Samburu peoples. Marsabit County is administratively divided into four sub-counties: Moyale, Saku, Laisamis, and North Horr, each containing multiple wards and locations. The county's economy is primarily based on pastoralism, with livestock keeping being the main livelihood for most residents, supplemented by small-scale trade and emerging tourism opportunities centered around Marsabit National Park and Lake Paradise. This comprehensive geographical and administrative information provides essential context for accessing postal code data and location-specific services across Marsabit County's various sub-regions.

Neighboring Regions

• Wajir County
• Isiolo County
• Samburu County
• Turkana County