Trans-Nzoia Postal Codes: 30200 to 30211

Key Facts

Trans-Nzoia is a county located in the western part of Kenya, situated within the former Rift Valley Province. Geographically positioned in the fertile highlands of western Kenya, Trans-Nzoia lies approximately 380 kilometers northwest of Nairobi and borders Uganda to the northwest. The county covers an area of approximately 2,469 square kilometers and has a population of around 990,000 people according to recent census data. Trans-Nzoia is administratively divided into five sub-counties: Cherangany, Endebess, Kiminini, Kwanza, and Saboti. The county's capital and largest urban center is Kitale, which serves as the main commercial and administrative hub. Known as Kenya's 'bread basket,' Trans-Nzoia features some of the country's most productive agricultural land, with maize farming being the dominant economic activity alongside wheat, dairy farming, and horticulture. The region benefits from the Mount Elgon volcanic soils and favorable climate conditions that support extensive crop cultivation. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for all five sub-counties and their constituent wards within Trans-Nzoia County.

Neighboring Regions

• West Pokot County
• Elgeyo-Marakwet County
• Uasin Gishu County
• Bungoma County
• Kakamega County