Murang'a Postal Codes: 01000 to 10239

Key Facts

Murang'a is a county located in the central highlands of Kenya, approximately 85 kilometers northeast of Nairobi. Situated within the former Central Province, Murang'a County covers an area of about 2,558 square kilometers and serves as an important administrative and economic hub in the region. The county is characterized by its hilly terrain and fertile volcanic soils, which support extensive agricultural activities, particularly coffee and tea farming that form the backbone of the local economy. With an estimated population of over 1 million people according to recent census data, Murang'a is divided into seven sub-counties: Kangema, Kigumo, Mathioya, Kahuro, Murang'a South, Gatanga, and Kandara. The county takes its name from the Murang'a town, which serves as the county headquarters and main commercial center. Historically significant as part of the traditional homeland of the Kikuyu people, the region played a crucial role in Kenya's independence movement. Visitors and residents can access comprehensive postal code information for all sub-regions within Murang'a County through our detailed database.

Neighboring Regions

• Nyeri County
• Kirinyaga County
• Embu County
• Machakos County
• Kiambu County
• Nyandarua County