Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00611 (Note: Some addresses near Eastleigh corridors may use 00610 depending on P.O. Box registration)
- Sub-County: Mathare
- Location: Central-eastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Dense urban/informal settlement
- Main Areas: Mlango Kubwa centre, Juja Road corridor, Mathare North edge, Biafra/lead-into zones, sections bordering Eastleigh North, stretches near Moi Air Base
Mlango Kubwa uses postal code 00611 as part of Mathare Constituency in central-eastern Nairobi. This is a dense, highly urbanized ward forming part of the broader Mathare Valley settlements and residential clusters, with active commerce along Juja Road and links toward Pangani, Eastleigh, and Thika Road corridors. The ward sits just north of Juja Road opposite Moi Air Base, with close access to major routes connecting to CBD, Ngara, Pangani, and Thika Road.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Various areas near Mathare North edges | Mathare/Ruaraka vicinity | 00611/varies |
| South | Pangani/Eastleigh approaches across Juja Road | Starehe/Kamukunji vicinity | 00610/varies |
| East | Sections leading toward Eastleigh North | Kamukunji | 00610 |
| West | Ngara/Bondeni/Pangani approaches | Starehe | 00100/varies |
Postal Codes For Mlango Kubwa (Mathare)
| Area / Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mlango Kubwa Centre – Neighborhood | 00611 | Residential |
| Juja Road Corridor (opposite Moi Air Base) | 00611 | Landmark |
| Mathare Valley edge – residential cluster near footbridges | 00611 | Residential |
| Eastleigh-border side – residential blocks near Eastleigh North | 00610 | Residential |
| Bondeni approach – neighborhood on Pangani/Ngara side | 00611 | Residential |
| Mlango Kubwa market area – local stalls and kiosks | 00611 | Landmark |
| Juja Road – main arterial (Pangani–Moi Air Base–Mathare) | 00611 | Transport |
| Local access roads into Mlango Kubwa clusters | 00611 | Transport |
| Key pedestrian footpaths/lanes within the ward | 00611 | Transport |
| Mlango Kubwa informal market cluster | 00611 | Commercial |
| Retail shops along Juja Road | 00611 | Commercial |
| Community trading court inside settlement | 00611 | Commercial |
| Small stalls near Eastleigh border | 00610 | Commercial |
| St. Teresa’s Girls Secondary School | 00611 | School |
| Gate View Education Centre | 00611 | School |
| Mlango Kubwa K.A.G School | 00611 | School |
| Local ECD centre (ward core) | 00611 | School |
| Community study hub – informal learning space | 00611 | School |
| Youth training point – vocational/skills programs | 00611 | School |
| Mlango Kubwa Health Centre | 00611 | Health |
| Glory Hospital (near Mlango Kubwa) | 00611 | Health |
| Primary care community clinic (ward core) | 00611 | Health |
| Maternal & Child Health (MCH) room | 00611 | Health |
| Pharmacy cluster along Juja Road | 00611 | Health |
| Mlango Kubwa Church | 00611 | Religious |
| K.A.G – Kenya Assemblies of God, Mlango Kubwa | 00611 | Religious |
| Local mosque (ward core) | 00611 | Religious |
| Neighborhood fellowship hall | 00611 | Religious |
| Youth ministry hall | 00611 | Religious |
| Community centre (ward core) | 00611 | Community |
| Women’s group office | 00611 | Community |
| Youth sports court / recreation ground | 00611 | Community |
| Mathare Valley Post Office – serves Mathare & Juja Road | 00611 | Post Office |
| Eastleigh Post Office – alternative option | 00610 | Alternative |