Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00621 ​
- Location: Northern Nairobi, bordering Karura Forest and the UN/Gigiri diplomatic area.​​
- Main Areas: Gigiri, Village Market, parts of Runda/Ridgeways fringe, Muthaiga fringe, Githogoro informal settlement, Karura Forest recreational zones.​
Karura ward in Westlands Constituency uses several postal codes, with 00621 (Village Market/Gigiri), 00800 (Westlands), and 00619 (Muthaiga) all serving different parts of the ward and its immediate surroundings.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Runda/Ridgeways area near Kiambu Road ​ | Mostly Westlands / adjacent sub-counties | 00621 |
| South | Other parts of Westlands Constituency closer to Parklands/Highridge and central Westlands.​ | Westlands | 00800 (Westlands) and 00623 (Parklands) in nearby ​ |
| East | Muthaiga fringe and Thika Road corridor, outside Karura Forest edge.​ | Neighboring Nairobi sub-counties | 00619 (Muthaiga) commonly used to the east.​ |
| West | Kangemi/Mountain View side of Westlands further along Waiyaki Way | Westlands | 00625 (Kangemi) and related codes westwards.​ |
All Postal Codes For Karura (Westlands)
| No. | Ward / Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code(s) | Type | Major Areas & Landmarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karura | Village Market shopping complex on Limuru Road, Gigiri | 00621 | Landmark | Village Market |
| 2 | Karura | Gigiri neighborhood | 00621, 00606 | Residential / Diplomatic | Gigiri estates, embassy zone |
| 3 | Karura | Karura Forest recreational zones (Sigiria, Amani Garden) near Gigiri & Ridgeways | 00621, 00800 | Recreation / Forest | Amani Garden, Sigiria trails |
| 4 | Karura | Gigiri Lane and surrounding streets | 00621 | Residential | Gigiri residential cluster |
| 5 | Karura | Githogoro community area | 00621, 00800 | Residential / Informal | Githogoro settlement |
| 6 | Karura | Karura Community Centre & Karura Community Chapel | 00621, 00800 | Community / Religious | Karura community institutions |
| 7 | Karura | Limuru Road (main access to Gigiri, Village Market, embassies) | 00621 | Transport | Major arterial road |
| 8 | Karura | Kiambu Road near Karura Health Centre & Muthaiga Golf Club | 00619 | Transport | Kiambu Road corridor |
| 9 | Karura | Forest Road / connection corridors linking Westlands & northern neighborhoods | 00800, 00621 | Transport | Forest Road link |
| 10 | Karura | The Village Market mall & business complex | 00621 | Commercial | VM retail & offices |
| 11 | Karura | Tribe Hotel | 00621 | Commercial / Hospitality | Luxury hotel at VM |
| 12 | Karura | Various offices & businesses at Village Market | 00621 | Commercial | Office blocks & shops |
| 13 | Karura | Cheleta Primary School | 00621, 00800 | School | Cheleta area |
| 14 | Karura | Hospital Hill High School | 00200, 00800 | School | Near Parklands / Westlands border |
| 15 | Karura | Karura Health Centre on Kiambu Road | 00619, 00621 | Health | Public health facility |
| 16 | Karura | Karura Community Health Unit | 00621, 00800 | Health / Community | Community clinic |
| 17 | Karura | Karura Forest (Sigiria, Amani Garden, trails) | 00621, 00800 | Recreation / Forest | Trekking, cycling, picnic sites |
| 18 | Karura | UN Recreational Centre, Gigiri | 00621, 00606 | Recreation | UN complex leisure spaces |
| 19 | Karura | Village Market Post Office (serving Gigiri & Karura area) | 00621 | Post Office | Village Market |
| 20 | Nearby (Westlands) | Westlands Post Office (covers wider Westlands including parts of Karura) | 00800 | Alternative | General Westlands Post Office |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Karura ward?
Karura ward does not have a single dedicated code; instead it primarily uses 00621 for the Village Market/Gigiri side, 00800 for addresses tied to central Westlands, and in some fringe areas near Muthaiga, 00619 may appear. For diplomatic missions and UN offices in Gigiri, 00606 is also referenced as the Gigiri Post Office code.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Karura?
Village Market Post Office at Village Market mall