West Pokot Postal Codes: 30200 to 30700

Key Facts

West Pokot is a county located in the northwestern part of Kenya, bordering Uganda to the west. Situated within Kenya's Rift Valley region, this county occupies a strategic position in the country's western frontier. Covering an area of approximately 9,169 square kilometers, West Pokot is home to a population of around 621,000 people according to recent census data. The county is administratively divided into four sub-counties: Pokot Central, Pokot North, Pokot South, and West Pokot, which are further subdivided into wards and locations for local governance. Characterized by diverse topography ranging from the Cherangani Hills to semi-arid lowlands, the region's economy is predominantly pastoral, with livestock keeping being the main livelihood for the predominantly Pokot community. The county's capital, Kapenguria, serves as the administrative and commercial hub, historically notable as the site where Kenya's founding father, Jomo Kenyatta, was detained during the colonial era. For those seeking to access postal code information and detailed location data for West Pokot's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive resources are available through official county and national postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Turkana
• Baringo
• Elgeyo-Marakwet
• Trans Nzoia