Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00618 (Ruaraka Post Office)
- Sub-County: Ruaraka
- Location: North-Eastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Dense urban, industrial–residential mixed
- Main Areas: Baba Dogo, Kariadudu, parts of Kariobangi area, nearby Korogocho and Lucky Summer estates
Baba Dogo Ward uses postal code 00618 through the Ruaraka Post Office, which serves much of Ruaraka Constituency in north-eastern Nairobi. The ward is part of Ruaraka Constituency and Nairobi City County and is characterized by a mix of densely populated residential estates, light industry, warehouses, and small businesses.
The ward lies close to areas such as Kariobangi, Korogocho, Mathare North, and Lucky Summer, forming part of a broader industrial and low– to middle-income residential belt in north-eastern Nairobi.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Lucky Summer area | Ruaraka | 00622 / 00618 (varies by facility) |
| South | Mathare North area | Ruaraka / Mathare axis | 00618 / 00100 (varies) |
| East | Korogocho and parts of Kariobangi area | Ruaraka | 00618 |
| West | Industrial and residential stretches toward Thika Road and Ngumba/Muthaiga North areas | Ruaraka / adjacent zones | 00618 / 00619 (Muthaiga) |
Postal Codes For Baba Dogo (Ruaraka)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type | Major Areas & Landmarks / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baba Dogo | Baba Dogo Residential Area | 00618 | Residential | |
| 2 | Baba Dogo | Kariadudu Residential Area | 00618 | Residential | |
| 3 | Baba Dogo | Kariadudu Landmark Grounds | 00618 | Landmark | |
| 4 | Baba Dogo | Baba Dogo Industrial/Light Manufacturing Zone | 00618 | Landmark | |
| 5 | Baba Dogo | Inner Baba Dogo Estates and Courts | 00618 | Residential | |
| 6 | Near Baba Dogo | Kariobangi Area (adjacent to Baba Dogo) | 00618 | Residential | |
| 7 | Near Baba Dogo | Korogocho Area (adjacent settlement) | 00618 | Residential | |
| 8 | Near Baba Dogo | Mathare North Area (southern side of ward) | 00618 | Residential | |
| 15 | Baba Dogo | Baba Dogo Road | 00618 | Transport | Major road access |
| 16 | Baba Dogo | Local access spurs off Baba Dogo Road within estates | 00618 | Transport | Internal estate access |
| 17 | Near Baba Dogo | Connections from Baba Dogo Road toward Outer Ring/Thika Road | 00618 | Transport | Corridor connections |
| 25 | Baba Dogo | Small-scale markets and kiosks along Baba Dogo Road | 00618 | Commercial | Local commerce |
| 26 | Kariadudu | Open-air trading areas at Kariadudu grounds | 00618 | Commercial | Market space |
| 27 | Baba Dogo | Light industrial and warehouse cluster serving Ruaraka area | 00618 | Commercial | Warehousing and light industry |
| 35 | Baba Dogo | Baba Dogo Primary School | 00618 | School | |
| 36 | Baba Dogo | Baba Dogo Secondary School | 00618 | School | |
| 37 | Baba Dogo | MM Chandaria Primary School | 00618 | School | |
| 38 | Baba Dogo | Sacred Heart Catholic School | 00618 | School | |
| 50 | Baba Dogo | Babadogo Medical Health Centre | 00618 | Health | |
| 60 | Baba Dogo | Sacred Heart Catholic Church (within Sacred Heart School) | 00618 | Religious | Church within school compound |
| 70 | Baba Dogo | ACREF Centre | 00618 | Community | Community/social facility |
| 71 | Kariadudu | Landmark Grounds Kariadudu (community and social gathering) | 00618 | Community | Civic/community grounds |
| 72 | Baba Dogo | Umoja Goat Sellers Society Grounds | 00618 | Community | Civic/community space |
| 75 | Ruaraka | Ruaraka Post Office | 00618 | Post Office | Postal service facility |
| 76 | Nairobi CBD | Nairobi GPO (for P.O. Boxes such as some 00100 Baba Dogo listings) | 00100 | Post Office | Main General Post Office for P.O. Boxes |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Baba Dogo Ward?
Baba Dogo Ward primarily uses postal code 00618, which is the code for the Ruaraka Post Office that serves most addresses in the area. Some residents and institutions may use 00100 if their P.O. Box is registered at Nairobi GPO.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Baba Dogo?
The nearest dedicated post office serving Baba Dogo is the Ruaraka Post Office under postal code 00618.
3. What is the postal code for Kariadudu near Baba Dogo?
Kariadudu, which is closely associated with Baba Dogo Ward, generally uses postal code 00618 through the Ruaraka Post Office.
4. Does Baba Dogo have its own post office?
Baba Dogo does not have a standalone post office building branded solely as “Baba Dogo Post Office.” Instead, postal services are provided through the Ruaraka Post Office using code 00618, and some users keep boxes at Nairobi GPO (00100).
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00618?
Postal code 00618 is associated with Ruaraka and covers a wide area including Baba Dogo estates, Kariadudu, and other parts of Ruaraka Constituency.