Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00200
- Sub-County: Starehe
- Location: Central–south Nairobi, just south of the CBD and rail corridor
- Area: Approximately 3 km²
- Population (2019): Around 32,000 (ward-level projection based on Starehe data)
- Ward Type: Mixed urban, combining industrial, commercial, and dense residential areas
- Main Areas: Landimawe/“Land Mawe”, parts of Industrial Area along Enterprise Road, Baricho Road corridor, Machakos Road area, Nairobi South/Landimawe cluster
Landimawe Ward primarily uses postal code 00200 because it falls within Starehe Constituency, whose main postal zone is linked to City Square and the central Nairobi area. The ward lies just south of Haile Selassie Avenue and the railway corridor, extending towards Industrial Area along Enterprise Road, Baricho Road, and Machakos Road.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Nairobi Central / CBD area | Starehe | 00100 / 00200 |
| South | South B and southern Industrial Area | Starehe / adjacent sub-counties | 00504 / 00500 (varies by specific estate or post office) |
| East | Sections of Industrial Area and areas towards Makadara/Embakasi South | Adjacent constituencies | Commonly 00500 and related industrial codes |
| West | Rail corridor and areas near the wider Starehe–Lang’ata interface | Starehe / neighboring constituencies | 00200 / 00100 (depending on facility) |
Postal Codes For Landimawe (Starehe)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | Landimawe | Landimawe (Land Mawe) neighborhood near the rail corridor | 00200 |
| 2 | Landimawe | Enterprise Road corridor within Landimawe ward | 00200 |
| 3 | Landimawe | Baricho Road stretch intersecting Landimawe industrial zone | 00200 |
| 4 | Landimawe | Machakos Road area (Industrial/office plots) | 00200 |
| 5 | Landimawe | Bungoma Road area off Baricho Road (Stratosat House locality) | 00200 |
| 6 | Nairobi South / Landimawe | Wider Nairobi South/Landimawe programme area used by NGOs | 00200 |
| 7 | City Square / Starehe | City Square / Haile Selassie Avenue (nearest major postal reference point for the ward) | 00200 |
| 8 | Industrial Area (near Landimawe) | Industrial godown zone off Enterprise Road listed under Landimawe ward | 00500 |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 15 | Landimawe | Enterprise Road (main access through industrial/warehouse belt) | 00200 |
| 16 | Landimawe | Baricho Road (links Industrial Area, Landimawe, and wider city network) | 00200 |
| 17 | Landimawe | Machakos Road (serves offices and industrial plots in Landimawe) | 00200 |
| 18 | Landimawe | Bungoma Road (branch road off Baricho/Enterprise area) | 00200 |
| 19 | Nearby CBD / Starehe | Haile Selassie Avenue (major city artery just north of Landimawe) | 00200 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 25 | Landimawe | Stratosat House, Bungoma Road off Baricho Road, Landimawe | 00200 |
| 26 | Landimawe | Kenyan Chambers of Mines & Geology Building, Machakos Road, Landimawe | 00200 |
| 27 | Landimawe | Various godowns and warehouses off Enterprise Road listed under Landimawe ward | 00500 / 00200 |
| 28 | Landimawe | Small logistics providers and freight offices clustered around Baricho and Enterprise roads | 00200 |
| 29 | Landimawe | Local shops and service businesses serving Nairobi South/Landimawe workers | 00200 |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | |||
| 35 | Landimawe area | Labour Office (used as an IEBC polling centre with multiple stations) – may host civic/educational activities | 00200 |
| 36 | Wider Starehe (nearby) | Technical University of Kenya vicinity (outside strict ward but major education landmark for residents) | 00200 |
| 37 | Nairobi South environs | Local primary and secondary schools in Nairobi South area serving Landimawe families (specific ward placement sometimes overlaps with neighboring wards) | 00200 / 00504 |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | |||
| 50 | Nairobi South / Landimawe | HOPE worldwide Kenya Nairobi South/Landimawe health and community programme site along Enterprise Road | 00200 |
| 51 | Nearby Industrial Area | Occupational health and clinic services attached to some industrial premises in the Landimawe/Enterprise Road zone | 00200 / 00500 |
| 52 | Nearby CBD / Starehe | Ngaira Health Centre and Rhodes Chest Clinic (in central Starehe, commonly accessed from Landimawe due to proximity) | 00200 |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | |||
| 60 | Landimawe area | Churches and small worship centres within Landimawe industrial–residential pockets (names vary; several double as community and polling venues) | 00200 |
| 61 | Nairobi South environs | Mosques and churches in neighboring Nairobi South estates attended by Landimawe workers and residents | 00200 / 00504 |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | |||
| 70 | Landimawe | Community programmes and social services run from NGO offices along Enterprise Road (Nairobi South/Landimawe) | 00200 |
| 71 | Landimawe | Informal community spaces and halls associated with religious centres and workplaces | 00200 |
| POSTAL SERVICES | |||
| 75 | City Square | City Square Post Office (central facility associated with 00200, serving all of Starehe including Landimawe) | 00200 |
| 76 | Nearby Industrial Area | Industrial Area / related post office node where some Landimawe-linked businesses hold P.O. Boxes | 00500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Landimawe?
Landimawe mainly uses postal code 00200, which is associated with City Square in central Nairobi.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Landimawe?
The nearest main post office is City Square Post Office on Haile Selassie Avenue, just north of Landimawe.
3. What is the postal code for Enterprise Road in Landimawe?
Sections of Enterprise Road that fall within Landimawe generally use 00200 because they are part of Starehe’s central postal area.
4. Does Landimawe have its own post office?
There is no widely recognized standalone “Landimawe Post Office.” Instead, the ward is mainly served by City Square Post Office (00200) and, for some industrial users, by other Nairobi post offices such as those associated with Industrial Area or Nairobi GPO.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00200?
Postal code 00200 covers City Square and a wide central area of Starehe, including parts of the CBD, the railway corridor, and nearby wards such as Landimawe.
6. Why do some Landimawe businesses use different postal codes?
Larger companies and organizations often keep P.O. Boxes at major post offices like Industrial Area or Nairobi GPO for convenience.