Gilgil Postal Codes, Nakuru Kenya

Postal codes for Gilgil range from 20100 to 20116 in Nakuru, Kenya. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Gilgil, choose from the councils listed below.

Councils in Gilgil

Gilgil on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Gilgil constituencies in Kenya. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Gilgil

Key Facts

Gilgil is a town located in Nakuru County, Kenya, situated in the Great Rift Valley approximately 120 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. Positioned along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, Gilgil serves as an important transit point between these two major urban centers. The town lies at an elevation of about 2,100 meters above sea level and covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers, with a population of around 40,000 residents according to recent estimates. Gilgil is administratively divided into several wards within the larger Nakuru County structure, including Gilgil Township, Mbaruk/Eburu, and Malewa West. The town's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with surrounding farms producing wheat, barley, and dairy products, while tourism also plays a significant role due to its proximity to Lake Elementaita and the Hell's Gate National Park. Historically, Gilgil served as a British military base during the colonial era and later became home to one of Kenya's largest prisons. The town's strategic location and growing infrastructure make it an important regional hub for accessing postal code information and administrative services for its surrounding communities.

Neighboring Regions

* Naivasha

* Nakuru Town

* Njoro

* Bahati

* Rongai