Uran Postal Codes: 60700 | Moyale, Marsabit

Key Facts

Uran is a small settlement located in the Moyale sub-county of Marsabit County in northern Kenya. Situated in the arid northern frontier region near the Ethiopian border, Uran occupies a strategic position within the broader Moyale area, which serves as a major cross-border trading hub between Kenya and Ethiopia. This remote settlement lies approximately 780 kilometers north of Nairobi and represents one of the many small communities that dot the vast, semi-arid landscapes of northern Kenya. While specific population figures for Uran are not readily available in official census data, the settlement likely supports a small community of several hundred residents, primarily from pastoralist communities who have adapted to the challenging environmental conditions of the region. The area around Uran is characterized by low-lying hills and dry plains, with vegetation consisting mainly of acacia shrubs and hardy grasses that support limited livestock grazing. As part of Moyale sub-county, Uran falls within the broader administrative structure that includes several other small settlements and villages across the region. For those seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Uran and its surrounding areas can provide precise addressing details for this remote northern Kenyan settlement.

Neighboring Regions

• Sololo
• Butiye
• Dabel
• Golbo