Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00516
- Sub-County: Embakasi North
- Location: Eastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Dense urban / informal settlement
- Main Areas: Dandora Phase 4, Dandora Phase 5, sections of the wider Dandora estate, markets and schools around Kinyago, Ushirika and Ronald Ngala
Dandora Area IV uses postal code 00516 because it forms part of the wider Dandora area, which is officially assigned this code for mail services in Nairobi. Dandora falls within Embakasi North Constituency and is located in the eastern part of Nairobi, forming part of the broader Eastlands region. The ward lies within the cluster of Dandora phases, with Dandora Phase 4 and Phase 5 strongly associated with the 00516 postal region and the Dandora post office.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Other parts of Dandora and Kariobangi areas | Embakasi North / adjoining zones | 00516 / 00611 (varies by specific estate) |
| South | Dandora phases and Eastlands estates | Embakasi North | 00516 |
| East | Various Dandora residential areas | Embakasi North | 00516 |
| West | Wider Dandora and Kariobangi belt | Embakasi North / neighbouring constituencies | 00516 / nearby Eastlands codes |
Postal Codes For Dandora Area IV (Embakasi North)
| No. | Ward / Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type / Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dandora Phase 4 | Dandora Phase 4 Residential Area | 00516 | Residential |
| 2 | Dandora Phase 5 | Dandora Phase 5 Residential Area | 00516 | Residential |
| 3 | Dandora | Dandora Estate (general area covering multiple phases) | 00516 | Residential |
| 4 | Dandora | Dandora Market Area | 00516 | Landmark |
| 5 | Dandora | Korogocho Market (serving Dandora & neighbouring areas) | 00516 | Landmark |
| 6 | Dandora | Access roads linking Dandora to Eastlands (feeder routes to Outer Ring Road) | 00516 | Transport |
| 7 | Dandora | Dandora Market – main open-air trading area | 00516 | Commercial |
| 8 | Dandora | Small shopping centres and kiosks within Dandora phases | 00516 | Commercial |
| 9 | Dandora | Kinyago Dandora Primary School (IEBC polling centre) | 00516 | School |
| 10 | Dandora | Ushirika Secondary School (IEBC polling centre) | 00516 | School |
| 11 | Dandora | Ronald Ngala Primary School (IEBC polling centre) | 00516 | School |
| 12 | Dandora | Other public and private schools in Dandora Area IV & nearby phases | 00516 | School |
| 13 | Dandora | Brother André Hospital (Holy Cross Dandora) | 00516 | Health |
| 14 | Dandora | Local clinics and dispensaries within Dandora residential clusters | 00516 | Health |
| 15 | Dandora | Holy Cross Parish Dandora (Catholic Parish) | 00516 | Religious |
| 16 | Dandora Phase 4 | Dandora IV Seventh Day Adventist Church | 00516 | Religious |
| 17 | Dandora | Other churches and mosques within Dandora Area IV & surrounding phases | 00516 | Religious |
| 18 | Dandora | Community & youth initiatives under Holy Cross Parish (youth programs, vocational training) | 00516 | Community |
| 19 | Dandora | Local community centres and social halls | 00516 | Community |
| 20 | Dandora Phase 4 | Dandora Post Office (serving 00516 area) | 00516 | Post Office |
| 21 | Eastlands | Alternative Eastlands Post Offices (Buruburu 00515, Kayole 00518) | 00515 / 00518 | Alternative Postal Service |