Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00516
- Sub-County: Embakasi North
- Location: Eastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Dense urban, low- to middle-income residential
- Main Areas: Dandora Phase 3, Tom Mboya Primary School area, Dandora III City Council Hall environs
Dandora Area III uses postal code 00516 because it forms part of the broader Dandora neighbourhood, which is officially assigned this code within Nairobi. The ward is one of five wards in Embakasi North Constituency, alongside Dandora Area I, Dandora Area II, Dandora Area IV and Kariobangi North. Dandora Area III lies in eastern Nairobi, within the Embakasi North administrative area but historically associated with the larger Embakasi zone.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Dandora Area II (general direction) | Embakasi North | 00516 (Dandora) |
| South | Dandora Area IV (general direction) | Embakasi North | 00516 (Dandora) |
| East | Other parts of Dandora / Embakasi residential areas | Embakasi North | 00516 (Dandora) |
| West | Kariobangi North / adjoining estates of Embakasi North | Embakasi North | 00516 (Dandora) or nearby codes for Kariobangi/Mathare depending on exact location​ |
Postal Codes For Dandora Area III (Embakasi North)
| No. | Ward / Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type / Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dandora Area III | Dandora Phase 3 Residential Area (general estate blocks) | 00516 | Residential |
| 2 | Dandora Area III | Dandora III City Council Hall environs | 00516 | Landmark |
| 3 | Dandora Area III | Tom Mboya Primary School environs | 00516 | Residential / Institutional |
| 4 | Dandora Area III | Local neighbourhood shops and kiosks around estate courts (commercial strips) | 00516 | Residential / Commercial |
| 5 | Dandora Area III | Internal Dandora estate access roads (local estate loops) | 00516 | Transport |
| 6 | Dandora Area III | Estate feeder routes linking Phase 3 to the wider Dandora road network | 00516 | Transport |
| 7 | Dandora Area III | Tom Mboya Primary School (official polling station) | 00516 | School |
| 8 | Dandora Area III | Dandora III City Council Hall (also a polling centre) | 00516 | Community |
| 9 | Dandora (Nearby area) | Dandora postal area served under Dandora 00516 listing | 00516 | Post Office Area |
| 10 | Embakasi (Nearby area) | Embakasi Post Office (linked to 00521, also serves wider eastern Nairobi including Dandora) | 00521 | Alternative Postal Service |