Heilu/Manyatta Postal Codes: 60700 | Moyale, Marsabit

Key Facts

Heilu/Manyatta is a specific location within Moyale sub-county in Marsabit County, Kenya, situated in the northern part of the country near the Ethiopia-Kenya border. This area represents one of the smaller administrative or community divisions within Moyale, which serves as a major border town and commercial hub in the region. Located in the arid and semi-arid lands of northern Kenya, Heilu/Manyatta lies within a landscape characterized by low rainfall, sparse vegetation, and challenging climatic conditions typical of the larger Marsabit region. While specific population figures for Heilu/Manyatta itself are not widely documented, the broader Moyale area supports a diverse population engaged primarily in cross-border trade, livestock keeping, and small-scale commerce, with the town serving as a critical transit point between Kenya and Ethiopia. The area falls under the administrative structure of Marsabit County, which is divided into several sub-counties including Moyale. As a localized community within this border region, Heilu/Manyatta represents the most granular level of geographic identification for purposes such as addressing and local governance. For residents and businesses in Heilu/Manyatta seeking to access postal services or verify location-specific information, this precise geographic identification enables accurate addressing within Kenya's postal system.