Vihiga Postal Codes: 40105 to 50324

Key Facts

Vihiga is a county located in western Kenya, situated in the former Western Province. This administrative region is positioned approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Lake Victoria and lies about 350 kilometers west of Nairobi, the national capital. Vihiga County covers an area of approximately 531 square kilometers, making it one of Kenya's smallest counties by land area. According to recent census data, the county has a population of around 590,000 people, with the Luhya community forming the predominant ethnic group. The county is administratively divided into 5 sub-counties: Vihiga, Sabatia, Hamisi, Luanda, and Emuhaya, each containing multiple wards and villages. Vihiga's landscape is characterized by rolling hills and fertile agricultural land, with the county seat located in Mbale town. The region experiences a tropical climate with moderate rainfall patterns that support its agricultural economy, primarily focused on tea, coffee, maize, and dairy farming. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services and communication infrastructure, comprehensive postal code information is available for all sub-regions and localities within Vihiga County.

Neighboring Regions

• Kakamega County
• Nandi County
• Kisumu County
• Siaya County