Lokichoggio Postal Codes, Turkana West, Turkana Kenya

Postal codes for Lokichoggio range from 30500 to 30503 in Turkana, Turkana West, Kenya. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Lokichoggio.

Lokichoggio on the Map

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

What to Know About Lokichoggio

Key Facts

Lokichoggio is a town and administrative division within Turkana West sub-county in northwestern Kenya. Located near Kenya's border with South Sudan, this remote settlement serves as a crucial gateway town in the expansive Turkana County region. Positioned approximately 1,100 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, Lokichoggio gained international prominence during the 1990s as the base for United Nations and humanitarian operations serving southern Sudan, earning it the nickname 'the logistics hub of Operation Lifeline Sudan.' The town sits at an elevation of around 600 meters above sea level in the semi-arid landscape characteristic of the Turkana Basin. While precise population figures fluctuate, Lokichoggio typically supports several thousand residents, with numbers swelling during humanitarian operations. As an administrative center, it oversees local governance and service delivery for surrounding communities in this strategically important border region. The town's infrastructure includes an airstrip that has been vital for both humanitarian missions and regional connectivity. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Lokichoggio and its surrounding areas, comprehensive resources are available through official channels.

Neighboring Regions

* Kakuma

* Lokitaung

* Oropoi