Kahumbu Postal Codes: 10200 | Kigumo, Murang'a

Key Facts

Kahumbu is a ward located within Kigumo Constituency in Murang'a County, Kenya. Situated in the central highlands region of Kenya, Kahumbu lies approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Nairobi, positioned within the fertile agricultural zone that characterizes much of Murang'a County. This administrative ward forms part of Kenya's devolved government structure, operating under the county government system established by the 2010 Constitution. While exact population figures for Kahumbu specifically are not readily available, Murang'a County as a whole had a population of approximately 1,056,640 according to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census. The ward encompasses several villages and settlements, with its administrative boundaries defined to facilitate local governance and service delivery. Like many wards in this region, Kahumbu's economy is predominantly agricultural, with residents engaged in coffee farming, tea cultivation, and subsistence food crop production. The area benefits from the favorable climate and volcanic soils of the central highlands, supporting diverse agricultural activities. As part of Kenya's postal code system, Kahumbu falls within the broader postal coding framework that facilitates mail delivery and location identification throughout the country.

Neighboring Regions

• Kinyona
• Mugoiri
• Mbiri
• Township
• Kangari