Kilifi Postal Codes – Official Post Offices & Areas

Quick Answer: Kilifi’s Main Postal code is 80200 for Malindi (the largest town), while 80108 serves Kilifi Town (the county capital). Still, the county uses 17+ different postal codes across its 7 sub-counties.

Many people make the mistake of using 80108 for all Kilifi addresses; however, what they don’t know is that 80108 works for Kilifi Town (the county capital), but it won’t work efficiently for Malindi, which is actually the county’s largest town and main tourist attraction, using 80200.

Kilifi is one of the coastal counties in Kenya and is home to some of East Africa’s most pristine beaches, the Arabuko Sokoke Forest (the largest indigenous coastal forest), and historical sites like Gede Ruins and Mnarani.

What Are Kilifi Postal Codes?

Kilifi Official Postal Code is 80200 for its Malindi G.P.O. The County uses the postal region prefix 80, which identifies it as part of the Coast postal region. Like all counties in Kenya, Kilifi Postal Structure is exactly the same as Kenya’s 5-digit number, where the first two digits (80) represent the coastal region, and the remaining three digits identify the specific post office or delivery area.

For example, 80200 breaks down as:

• 80 = Coast region (Kilifi County)
• 200 = Malindi Town Post Office

All 7 Kilifi Sub-Counties and Their Postal Codes

Kilifi County is divided into 7 constituencies for administrative purposes, and each constituency also comes with its own postal codes vital for the sorting and delivery of mail on time:

Sub-County	Main Postal Codes	Population (Approx.)	Key Areas
Malindi	80200, 80202, 80208	333,226	Malindi Town (largest), Watamu Marine Park, Gede Ruins, Mambrui
Kilifi South	80108, 80109, 80119	206,753	Kilifi Town (county HQ), Mtwapa nightlife, Vipingo sisal estates
Kilifi North	80108, 80202	178,824	Watamu resorts, Tezo, Mnarani ruins, coastal residential
Kaloleni	80105, 80113, 80114	193,682	Kaloleni Town, Mariakani (highway hub), Mazeras farms
Magarini	80206, 80207, 80209	191,610	Marereni, Sabaki River, Marafa Depression (Hell’s Kitchen)
Ganze	80205	143,906	Ganze Town, Bamba, inland hinterland area
Rabai	80211, 80113	120,813	Rabai Mission (historic), Kambe, Ribe, Vitengeni

Malindi Sub-County – (80200, 80202, 80208)

Malindi is Kilifi’s largest town and premier coastal tourist destination north of Mombasa. The town attracts thousands of Italian, German, and British tourists annually, especially at the Watamu Marine National Park (80202), which is world-renowned for diving, while Gede Ruins (80208) offer historical exploration.

The Key Malindi Postal Codes are:

• 80200 – Malindi Town Post Office (Main hub)
• 80202 – Watamu Post Office
• 80208 – Gede Post Office

Kilifi South Sub-County – (80108, 80109, 80119)

Kilifi South includes the county capital Kilifi Town, the famous Mtwapa entertainment zone (known for nightlife), and Vipingo’s historic sisal plantations. The Key Postal codes serving these areas are:

• 80108 – Kilifi Town Post Office (County HQ)
• 80109 – Mtwapa Post Office
• 80119 – Vipingo Post Office

Kilifi North Sub-County – (80108, 80202)

Kilifi North shares Watamu with Malindi constituency but covers different inland areas, including Tezo and the Mnarani ruins. It’s a quieter, more residential sub-county with growing tourism infrastructure.

The Key Kilifi North Postal Codes are:

• 80108 – Kilifi North areas (shared with Kilifi Town)
• 80202 – Watamu area (shared)

Kaloleni Sub-County – (80105, 80113, 80114)

Kaloleni is the inland agricultural hub of Kilifi County. Its major towns include Mariakani, Mazera,s and Kaloleni, with Key Postal Codes as follows:

• 80105 – Kaloleni Post Office
• 80113 – Mariakani Post Office
• 80114 – Mazeras Post Office

Magarini Sub-County – (80206, 80207, 80209)

Magarini covers the northern coastal strip, including the scenic Sabaki River mouth and Marafa Depression (Hell’s Kitchen), a unique geological formation attracting adventurous tourists. It’s more rural with emerging eco-tourism potential.

The Key Magarini Postal Codes are:

• 80206 – Gongoni Post Office
• 80207 – Madina Post Office
• 80209 – Kakoneni Post Office

Ganze Sub-County – (80205)

Ganze is Kilifi’s hinterland constituency, covering vast inland areas with lower population density. Its Key postal code is 80205 for the Ganze Post Office.

Rabai Sub-County – (80211, 80113)

Rabai holds historical significance as the site of East Africa’s first Christian mission, established in 1846. The sub-county is relatively small but culturally important, covering Rabai town, Kambe, Ribe, and Vitengeni areas with Key Postal code as:

• 80211 – Vitengeni/Bamba Post Office
• 80113 – Mariakani (shared with Kaloleni)

Complete List of Kilifi Post Offices

Posta Kenya operates multiple post offices throughout Kilifi County, each serving specific geographic areas and communities:

Post Office Name	Postal Code	Sub-County	Location	Services
Malindi Post Office	80200	Malindi	Malindi Town (Main Hub)	Full service, P.O. Boxes, EMS, tourist mail
Watamu Post Office	80202	Malindi/Kilifi North	Watamu Beach Area	Resort mail, international packages
Gede Post Office	80208	Malindi	Gede Ruins Area	Local mail, tourist services
Kilifi Post Office	80108	Kilifi South	Kilifi Town (County HQ)	Full service, government mail, P.O. Boxes
Mtwapa Post Office	80109	Kilifi South	Mtwapa Entertainment Zone	Business mail, parcels
Vipingo Post Office	80119	Kilifi South	Vipingo Sisal Estates	Agricultural area service
Kaloleni Post Office	80105	Kaloleni	Kaloleni Town	Inland agricultural service
Mariakani Post Office	80113	Kaloleni/Rabai	Nairobi-Mombasa Highway	Transport hub, commercial mail
Mazeras Post Office	80114	Kaloleni	Mazeras Town	Farming community service
Ganze Post Office	80205	Ganze	Ganze Town	Hinterland rural delivery
Gongoni Post Office	80206	Magarini	Gongoni Area	Northern coastal service
Madina Post Office	80207	Magarini	Madina Village	Rural coastal delivery
Kakoneni Post Office	80209	Magarini	Kakoneni Area	Local mail service
Vitengeni Post Office	80211	Rabai	Vitengeni/Bamba	Historical area service

Kilifi Post Office Hours

All Kilifi post offices operate on standard Kenya Postal Corporation hours:

• Weekdays (Monday – Friday): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed

How to Use Kilifi Postal Codes Correctly

Postal codes are essential for the sorting and delivery of mail on time, but also knowing how to use them correctly will facilitate such a process even more. Just like how you write and format the Nairobi Postal address, the same format is applied when addressing mail in Kilifi County:

Standard P.O. Box Address Format

Correct format:
[Recipient Name]
P.O. Box [Number]-[Postal Code] [Town/Sub-County]
[KENYA]

Example 1: Malindi Town Business Address

Safari Tours Ltd.

P.O. Box 345 – 80200, Malindi

Kenya

Example 2: Watamu Beach Resort Address

Ocean View Resort

P.O. Box 789 – 80202, Watamu

Kilifi, Kenya

Example 3: Kilifi Town Address

County Government Office

P.O. Box 1220 – 80108, Kilifi

Kenya

Where To Pay Attention: Always include the recipient’s full name on the first line. The hyphen between the box number and the postal code is mandatory (234-80200 is the correct format, not 234 80200). Include the town/sub-county name after the postal code for clarity. Add “KENYA” on the last line for international mail.

How to Apply for a P.O. Box in Kilifi

The application process to get your own P.O. Box in Kilifi is an easy process, thanks to changes that Posta Kenya has made in the previous years. The application process is now entirely online, whereby you can complete everything from your phone or computer. Before you apply for one, you need to understand that Posta Kenya offers two types of P.O. Boxes, and your choice affects costs, collection methods, and what you can use the address for.

First, there is the Physical P.O. Box (Traditional Metal Box), where, if you apply for one, you get physical keys, a designated box number, and a secure slot at your chosen post office. Lastly, there’s the Virtual P.O. Box (MPost ) whereby your phone number becomes your postal address. Upon applying, you don’t get a physical box or keys; instead, you get just SMS alerts when mail arrives, and then you visit your chosen post office with your ID to collect.

All Postal Box Applications in Kenya, including for Kilifi Postal offices, are done via the Posta Kenya Application Portal at: https://apps.posta.co.ke/boxupdate/

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