Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00522
- Sub-County: Makadara
- Location: Eastern Nairobi, along and around Jogoo Road
- Ward Type: Dense urban, mixed residential and commercial
- Main Areas: Maringo Estate, Hamza Estate, Ofafa Maringo, sections of Jogoo Road corridor
Maringo/Hamza ward uses postal code 00522 because it lies within Makadara Constituency, which is generally served by the Makadara/Industrial Area post office under code 00522. This code is widely associated with Makadara, Industrial Area and surrounding estates such as Maringo and Hamza, and is used by businesses and institutions in the area for their mailing addresses.​
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Areas around Jericho and Buruburu (across or near Jogoo/Mumias roads) | Mostly Makadara / Embakasi West | 00522 / 00515 (varies by estate) ​ |
| South | Industrial Area and parts of Viwandani corridor | Makadara / Embakasi South | 00522 / 00507 ​ |
| East | Estates towards Harambee and Buruburu edges | Makadara | 00522​ |
| West | Makadara estate and older estates near Kaloleni and City Stadium side | Makadara | 00522 ​ |
Postal Codes For Maringo/Hamza (Makadara)
| No. | Area / Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maringo Estate Residential Area near Jogoo Road | 00522 | Residential |
| 2 | Hamza Estate Residential Area off Jogoo Road | 00522 | Residential |
| 3 | Ofafa Maringo Estate within Makadara area | 00522 | Residential |
| 4 | Residential & mixed-use properties along Jogoo Road near Maringo / Hamza | 00522 | Residential/Commercial |
| 5 | Older estates & housing near Makadara DC’s office serving Maringo | 00522 | Residential |
| 15 | Jogoo Road – main arterial linking ward to CBD & Industrial Area | 00522 | Transport |
| 16 | Nile Road within Maringo Estate connecting to Jogoo Road | 00522 | Transport |
| 17 | Ruaka Street within Ofafa/Maru Maringo area | 00522 | Transport |
| 18 | Internal estate roads around Makadara DC’s office & residential blocks | 00522 | Transport |
| 19 | Access roads around Maringo public schools and day nurseries | 00522 | Transport |
| 25 | Maringo shopping centre & kiosks near estate core | 00522 | Commercial |
| 26 | Small shopping clusters & kiosks within Hamza Estate | 00522 | Commercial |
| 27 | Roadside businesses & small markets along Jogoo Road | 00522 | Commercial |
| 28 | Shops & services around Makadara administrative offices | 00522 | Commercial |
| 29 | Small local centres & stalls within Ofafa Maringo Estate | 00522 | Commercial |
| 35 | St. Patrick’s Primary School, Maringo Estate (near Makadara DC’s office) | 00522 | School |
| 36 | Nile Road Special School – Maringo Estate along Nile Road | 00522 | School |
| 37 | Ofafa Day Nursery (Maringo Estate) | 00522 | School |
| 38 | Ofafa Day Nursery – Ruaka Street (ECDE centre) | 00522 | School |
| 39 | Njoro Close Day Nursery School – Jericho/Maringo cluster | 00522 | School |
| 40 | Tana Day Nursery – Jericho–Lumumba area serving Maringo/Hamza | 00522 | School |
| 41 | ECDE centres & nurseries in Makadara/Jogoo Road corridor serving Maringo | 00522 | School |
| 42 | Various primary schools used as IEBC polling stations (63 total) | 00522 | School/Polling |
| 50 | Hamza Medical Centre (licensed facility serving Hamza area) | 00522 | Health |
| 51 | Clinics & small hospitals along Jogoo Road serving Maringo/Hamza | 00522 | Health |
| 52 | Additional registered private clinics in Makadara ward cluster | 00522 | Health |
| 60 | Churches used as polling stations within Maringo/Hamza | 00522 | Religious |
| 61 | Mosques & churches within Hamza Estate | 00522 | Religious |
| 62 | Religious institutions along or near Jogoo Road | 00522 | Religious |
| 70 | Community centres & social halls used for polling & public meetings | 00522 | Community |
| 71 | Playgrounds & informal community spaces near schools in Maringo Estate | 00522 | Community |
| 75 | Makadara / Industrial Area Post Office serving Maringo & Hamza | 00522 | Post Office |
| 76 | Nairobi GPO, CBD (alternative central P.O. Box option) | 00100 | Post Office |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Maringo/Hamza ward?
Maringo/Hamza ward primarily uses postal code 00522, which is linked to the Makadara and Industrial Area post office. ​
2. Where is the nearest post office to Maringo/Hamza?
The nearest main post office for Maringo/Hamza residents is the Makadara/Industrial Area post office, served under code 00522. ​
3. What is the postal code for Maringo Estate in Makadara?
Maringo Estate in Makadara uses postal code 00522 for most mail services, because it falls under the Makadara/Industrial Area postal zone.
4. Does Maringo/Hamza have its own post office?
Maringo/Hamza does not have a separate stand-alone post office listed under its own name; instead, residents are served by nearby Makadara/Industrial Area post offices operating with code 00522, and by Nairobi GPO for those with central P.O. Boxes.​
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00522 in this part of Nairobi?
Postal code 00522 covers Industrial Area, Makadara estate and several nearby estates including Maringo, Hamza, Ofafa Maringo and parts of the Jogoo Road corridor. Many factories, shops and residential blocks in this belt use 00522 for their addresses.