Riwo Postal Codes, Kapenguria, West Pokot Kenya

The postal code for Riwo is 30600 in West Pokot, Kapenguria, Kenya. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Riwo.

Riwo on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Riwo 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 Riwo

Key Facts

Riwo is a specific location within Kapenguria, which serves as the capital town of West Pokot County in northwestern Kenya. Situated in the Rift Valley region, Riwo lies within the broader administrative framework of Kapenguria, positioned approximately 50 kilometers north of Kitale and about 400 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. This area is characterized by its semi-arid landscape, with elevations ranging between 1,500 and 2,000 meters above sea level, contributing to a moderate climate despite its proximity to the Cherangani Hills. While precise population figures for Riwo specifically are not widely documented, Kapenguria constituency as a whole had an estimated population of around 120,000 people according to recent census data, with Riwo representing one of its key residential and administrative zones. The location falls within West Pokot County, which covers approximately 9,064 square kilometers and is subdivided into multiple wards and locations, with Riwo being one of the specific areas within this structure. As part of the broader Kapenguria area, Riwo benefits from infrastructure development including road networks connecting it to neighboring towns and access to essential services. For detailed postal code information and specific addressing within Riwo and its immediate surroundings, visitors can explore the sub-regional breakdown available through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

* Keringet

* Kanyarkwat

* Kapsait

* Sekerr