Garsen West Postal Codes: 80200 to 80201 | Garsen, Tana River

Key Facts

Garsen West is a sub-location within Garsen constituency in Tana River County, Kenya. Located in the southeastern part of Kenya, this area lies within the broader Garsen administrative division, which serves as the capital of Tana River County. Situated approximately 300 kilometers east of Nairobi, Garsen West occupies a strategic position in the coastal lowlands region, characterized by its flat terrain and proximity to the Tana River, Kenya's longest river. The area covers approximately 150 square kilometers and supports a population of around 15,000 residents, primarily from the Pokomo and Orma communities who engage in subsistence farming, fishing, and livestock keeping. Garsen West is administratively divided into several villages and settlement areas that form the basic administrative units within this sub-location. The region's economy is largely dependent on agriculture, with rice farming along the riverbanks being particularly significant, supplemented by mango and coconut cultivation. As part of the postal addressing system, accurate location identification for Garsen West is essential for efficient mail delivery and access to postal code information for its constituent villages and residential areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Garsen Central
• Garsen South
• Kipini
• Mikinduni
• Mnazini