Korogocho Ward Postal Code 00618 (Ruaraka): All Areas
Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00618 (Ruaraka)
- Sub-County: Ruaraka
- Location: North-Eastern Nairobi, near Dandora dumpsite and Kariobangi
- Population (2019): Ward-level population is not separately published; Korogocho settlement is often estimated at 150,000–200,000 residents
- Ward Type: Dense informal settlement within an urban-industrial area
- Main Areas: Korogocho informal settlement, Gitathuru area, villages near Dandora dumpsite, Kariobangi/Korogocho interface
Korogocho Ward uses postal codes linked to nearby postal zones, mainly 00618 for Ruaraka and 00615 for Kariobangi, while some institutions use 00100 via Nairobi GPO for their P.O. Boxes. The ward is one of five wards in Ruaraka Constituency, sitting in Nairobi’s north-eastern belt close to the industrial area around Ruaraka, the Dandora dumpsite, and nearby settlements like Mathare and Baba Dogo.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Lucky Summer / industrial Ruaraka area | Ruaraka | 00618 |
| South | Dandora and Dandora dumpsite area | Embakasi area | 00516 / related Dandora codes (institutional) |
| East | Baba Dogo and parts of Kariobangi area | Ruaraka | 00615 (Kariobangi), 00618 (Ruaraka) |
| West | Mathare / Mathare North area | Ruaraka and neighbouring sub-counties | 00100 (institutional), various Nairobi codes |
Postal Codes For Korogocho (Ruaraka)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | ||||
| 1 | Korogocho | Korogocho informal settlement core area | 00618 | Residential |
| 2 | Korogocho | Villages near Dandora dumpsite on Korogocho side | 00618 | Residential |
| 3 | Korogocho | Gitathuru area around Korogocho | 00618 | Residential |
| 4 | Korogocho | Areas adjoining Kariobangi near Korogocho | 00615 | Residential |
| 5 | Korogocho | Settlements bordering Baba Dogo and dumpsite | 00618 | Residential |
| 6 | Korogocho | Korogocho neighbourhood near Nairobi River corridor | 00618 | Residential |
| 7 | Korogocho | Areas close to industrial Ruaraka corridor | 00618 | Residential |
| 8 | Korogocho | Villages adjacent to Dandora dumpsite access roads | 00618 | Landmark |
| 9 | Korogocho | Local trading clusters within Korogocho settlement | 00618 | Landmark |
| 10 | Korogocho | Community clusters near health and church facilities | 00618 | Residential |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | ||||
| 15 | Korogocho / Kariobangi side | Access road linking Korogocho to Kariobangi and Thika Road via Ruaraka | 00615 | Transport |
| 16 | Korogocho / Dandora side | Access routes leading towards Dandora dumpsite | 00618 | Transport |
| 17 | Korogocho | Local internal roads and paths within Korogocho settlement | 00618 | Transport |
| 18 | Korogocho | Feeder road connections towards Outering Road through neighbouring estates | 00618 | Transport |
| 19 | Korogocho | Routes connecting Korogocho to Mathare and Ruaraka industrial area | 00618 | Transport |
| 20 | Korogocho | Road corridors used for public transport between Korogocho and Nairobi CBD | 00618 | Transport |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | ||||
| 25 | Korogocho | Informal Korogocho market area serving local residents | 00618 | Commercial |
| 26 | Korogocho | Small trading centres near Dandora dumpsite edge | 00618 | Commercial |
| 27 | Korogocho | Retail kiosks and shops along main access into Korogocho | 00618 | Commercial |
| 28 | Korogocho / Kariobangi edge | Market activity near the interface with Kariobangi | 00615 | Commercial |
| 29 | Korogocho | Local food and household goods stalls within settlement | 00618 | Commercial |
| 30 | Korogocho | Small-scale recycling and scrap trading yards linked to dumpsite economy | 00618 | Commercial |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | ||||
| 35 | Korogocho | Christian Family School Korogocho | 00618 | School |
| 36 | Korogocho | St John’s Community Library Korogocho (education and library facility) | 00100 | School |
| 37 | Korogocho | Local primary schools used as IEBC polling stations within Korogocho Ward | 00618 | School |
| 38 | Korogocho | Informal community schools and learning centres in Korogocho villages | 00618 | School |
| 39 | Korogocho | Faith‑based basic education centres serving settlement children | 00618 | School |
| 40 | Korogocho | Early childhood centres attached to churches and community groups | 00618 | School |
| 41 | Korogocho | Low‑cost private schools listed as polling or registration centres | 00618 | School |
| 42 | Korogocho | Education initiatives linked to local NGOs and community organisations | 00100 | School |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | ||||
| 50 | Korogocho | Tumaini Mwangaza (Korogocho) health clinic | 00618 | Health |
| 51 | Korogocho | Mwangaza Ulio Na Tumaini Clinic (Korogocho) | 00618 | Health |
| 52 | Korogocho | Tumaini maternity and health services within Korogocho | 00618 | Health |
| 53 | Korogocho | Local medical clinics operating within Korogocho settlement | 00618 | Health |
| 54 | Korogocho | Small pharmacies and chemists in Korogocho trading areas | 00618 | Health |
| 55 | Korogocho | Outreach health services provided through church and NGO programmes | 00100 | Health |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | ||||
| 60 | Korogocho | St John’s parish / church complex in Korogocho | 00100 | Religious |
| 61 | Korogocho | Jordan Place of Conversion Ministries near Korogocho | 00618 | Religious |
| 62 | Korogocho | Local churches within Korogocho serving as community hubs | 00618 | Religious |
| 63 | Korogocho | Faith-based centres used as polling or registration points | 00618 | Religious |
| 64 | Korogocho | Mosques and prayer centres within Korogocho settlement | 00618 | Religious |
| 65 | Korogocho | Religious organisations operating social projects in Korogocho | 00100 | Religious |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | ||||
| 70 | Korogocho | St John’s Community Library Korogocho (also a social and learning hub) | 00100 | Community |
| 71 | Korogocho | Community centres linked to Tumaini Ministries | 00618 | Community |
| 72 | Korogocho | Youth and entrepreneurship initiatives documented in Ruaraka area | 00618 | Community |
| 73 | Korogocho | Informal community halls and meeting grounds within Korogocho | 00618 | Community |
| 74 | Korogocho | Spaces used for community organising around Dandora dumpsite issues | 00618 | Community |
| POSTAL SERVICES | ||||
| 75 | Ruaraka | Ruaraka Post Office serving Ruaraka Constituency (including Korogocho) | 00618 | Post Office |
| 76 | Kariobangi | Kariobangi postal area and services accessible to Korogocho residents | 00615 | Alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Korogocho Ward?
Korogocho Ward mainly uses postal codes 00618 (Ruaraka) and 00615 (Kariobangi), depending on the specific area and post office serving the address.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Korogocho?
The main serving office is the Ruaraka postal office linked to code 00618, which covers Ruaraka Constituency.
3. What is the postal code for areas near Dandora dumpsite on the Korogocho side?
00618
4. Is Korogocho part of Ruaraka or Kasarani?
Under current administrative arrangements, Korogocho is one of the five wards in Ruaraka Constituency in Nairobi County, together with Babadogo, Utalii, Mathare North and Lucky Summer.
