Githunguri is a sub-county in Kiambu County, 35 km northeast of Nairobi. The sub-county and Kiambu were established in 2013 under Kenya’s devolved governance system. The main postal code for Githunguri Sub-County headquarters is 00216, with regional codes typically falling within the 00200–00240 range.
Githunguri at a Glance
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Kiambu |
| Geographic Location | Central Kenya, 35 km NE of Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | Data Pending Official Update (2025) |
| Population (latest census) | ~180,000 (2019 estimate) |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Number of Constituencies | 1 (Githunguri Constituency) |
Administrative Structure
Githunguri Sub-County operates under Kenya’s devolved governance framework. It is managed by an appointed Sub-County Administrator who coordinates health, agriculture, and public services to align with the Kiambu County Government’s development agenda, particularly in infrastructure and education.
| Administrative Unit Type | Name of Unit |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Githunguri Constituency |
| Wards | Githunguri Ward |
| Githiga Ward | |
| Ikinu Ward | |
| Ngewa Ward and Komothai Ward |
Complete Githunguri Postal Code List
All the Postal codes for Githunguri Sub-County are as follows:
| Ward/Town/Area | Postal Code | Facility Type |
|---|---|---|
| Githunguri Town | 00216 | Post Office/Headquarters |
| Githiga | 00903 | Residential/Commercial |
| Ikinu | 00904 | Residential |
| Ngewa | 00901 | Residential |
| Gituamba | Residential |