Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00615
- Sub-County: Embakasi North
- Location: Northeastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Dense urban, low– to middle-income residential
- Main Areas: Kariobangi North Estate, Outer Ring Road corridor, sections near Baba Dogo Road, Kariobangi Market
Kariobangi North uses postal code 00615 as it is a dense urban residential ward within Embakasi North Constituency in the northeastern part of Nairobi County. The ward lies close to key transport corridors including Outer Ring Road and Juja Road, which link it to the central business district and neighbouring estates.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Areas around Baba Dogo / Ruaraka side | Ruaraka (adjacent area) | 00615 (Kariobangi / Baba Dogo area commonly mapped with this code) |
| South | Inner Kariobangi / sections towards Jogoo and Donholm side across Outer Ring Road | Embakasi North / Embakasi East area | 00615 or other Nairobi urban codes depending on estate and post office |
| East | Estates along Outer Ring Road corridor toward Eastlands | Embakasi North | 00615 for Kariobangi corridor, with neighbouring estates sometimes using their own codes |
| West | Older Kariobangi sections and areas towards Mathare side | Mainly Ruaraka / Mathare environs | 00615 |
Postal Codes For Kariobangi North (Embakasi North)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi North Estate Residential Area | 00615 |
| 2 | Kariobangi North | Sections along Baba Dogo Road near Kariobangi North | 00615 |
| 3 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi North built-up area near Outer Ring Road | 00615 |
| 4 | Kariobangi North | Area around Kariobangi North Primary School | 00615 |
| 5 | Kariobangi North | Residential courts off Kamunde Road | 00615 |
| 6 | Kariobangi North | Inner estate sections between Outer Ring Road and Baba Dogo corridor | 00615 |
| 7 | Kariobangi North | Neighborhood around Kariobangi Baptist Education Centre | 00615 |
| 8 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi North estate area mapped on Waze/MapQuest | 00615 |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 15 | Kariobangi North | Outer Ring Road (section passing Kariobangi North) | 00615 |
| 16 | Kariobangi North | Kamunde Road, off Outer Ring Road serving Kariobangi North Primary area | 00615 |
| 17 | Kariobangi North | Access roads linking Outer Ring Road to inner Kariobangi North courts | 00615 |
| 18 | Kariobangi North | Local streets around Kariobangi North Market and residential blocks | 00615 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 25 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi Market on Outer Ring Road corridor, serving Kariobangi North residents | 00615 |
| 26 | Kariobangi North | Small shops and kiosks along Outer Ring Road in Kariobangi North section | 00615 |
| 27 | Kariobangi North | Retail outlets and dukas near Kariobangi North Primary area | 00615 |
| 28 | Kariobangi North | Roadside trading areas near Kamunde Road junctions | 00615 |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | |||
| 35 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi North Primary School | 00615 |
| 36 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi North Day Nursery School (polling centre listing) | 00615 |
| 37 | Kariobangi North | Our Lady of Fatima Secondary School | 00615 |
| 38 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi North Girls School | 00615 |
| 39 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi Baptist Education Centre | 00615 |
| 40 | Kariobangi North | Additional primary classes hosted within Kariobangi church compounds (polling use) | 00615 |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | |||
| 50 | Kariobangi North | Nearby clinics and health centres serving Kariobangi North estate (various small community facilities) | 00615 |
| 51 | Kariobangi North | Health facilities accessed via Outer Ring Road from Kariobangi North (Eastlands corridor clinics) | 00615 |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | |||
| 60 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi North PCEA Church | 00615 |
| 61 | Kariobangi North | Riverside Mosque area near Kariobangi North Primary | 00615 |
| 62 | Kariobangi North | Africa Inland Church near Kariobangi North Primary | 00615 |
| 63 | Kariobangi North | Other Christian churches used as polling and community centres around the estate | 00615 |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | |||
| 70 | Kariobangi North | Kariobangi North community spaces around school and church compounds used for meetings and events | 00615 |
| 71 | Kariobangi North | Open grounds around Kariobangi Market used for public gatherings | 00615 |
| POSTAL SERVICES | |||
| 75 | Kariobangi / Kariobangi North area | Kariobangi-area postal services using code 00615 (served via Nairobi network) | 00615 |
| 76 | Nairobi GPO / other Nairobi post offices | Alternative P.O. Box addresses for Kariobangi North residents using codes such as 00100 or other Nairobi codes | 00100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Kariobangi North?
Kariobangi North primarily uses postal code 00615, the Kariobangi code recognised in postal and mapping databases.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Kariobangi North?
The nearest postal services for Kariobangi North are those associated with the Kariobangi 00615 area, accessible along the Outer Ring Road corridor.
3. What is the postal code for Kariobangi Market near Kariobangi North?
Kariobangi Market on the Outer Ring Road corridor, which serves Kariobangi North residents, generally uses the Kariobangi postal code 00615.
4. Does Kariobangi North have its own post office?
Kariobangi North is mainly a residential ward and does not function as a standalone head post office.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00615 in Kariobangi?
Postal code 00615 covers the Kariobangi area, including Kariobangi North Estate, streets near Outer Ring Road, sections along Baba Dogo Road, and residential courts around Kariobangi North schools and churches. It broadly serves the built-up Kariobangi corridor.