Makuyu Postal Codes: 01020 to 10239 | Maragwa, Murang'a

Key Facts

Makuyu is a town and administrative ward located in Maragwa Constituency within Murang'a County, Kenya. Situated in the central highlands region of Kenya, Makuyu lies approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Nairobi, the national capital, and serves as an important agricultural and commercial center within its region. The town is positioned along the Thika-Garissa highway, making it a strategic transit point between central Kenya and the eastern parts of the country. With an estimated population of around 15,000-20,000 residents, Makuyu covers an area of approximately 50 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of about 1,400 meters above sea level, enjoying the temperate climate characteristic of Kenya's central highlands. The area is primarily agricultural, with coffee, tea, maize, and dairy farming being the main economic activities, while also serving as a local market center for surrounding rural communities. Makuyu is administratively divided into several smaller sub-locations and villages that fall under its jurisdiction. As an important administrative and commercial hub in Maragwa, Makuyu provides essential services and infrastructure for residents seeking to access postal code information and other governmental services for its various sub-regions and surrounding areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Kambiti
• Kihoya
• Ithanga
• Kangari
• Kigumo