Eldoret is a town and the country’s fifth-largest city. It was established as a key settlement during the colonial era and lies in the Rift Valley region, approximately 310 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. Eldoret’s main postal code is 30100, covering its central business district, while other surrounding areas have unique codes based on their geographic and administrative divisions.
Eldoret at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Established (as a town) | 1910 |
| Parent County | Uasin Gishu |
| Geographic Location | Rift Valley Region, Northwest Kenya (0.5204° N, 35.2697° E) |
| Total Area (sq km) | 383.4 km² |
| Population (latest census) | 475,716 |
| Number of Wards | 5 (Kapseret Sub-County) |
| Number of Constituencies | 1 (Kapseret Constituency) |
Administrative Structure
Eldoret’s governance falls under Kapseret Sub-County, which is administered by an appointed Sub-County Administrator. The town’s administrative framework aligns with Uasin Gishu County’s devolved functions, including healthcare, infrastructure, and agriculture.
The Kapseret Sub-County has the Kapseret Constituency, which has the following wards:
| Administrative Unit Type | Name of Unit |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Kapseret |
| Wards | Simat/Kapseret |
| Kipkenyo | |
| Ngeria | |
| Langas | |
| Megun |
Complete Eldoret Postal Code List
While Eldoret Main postal code is 30100, it has quite a number of small towns and regions, from education to industries, which have their unique postal codes as follows:
| Area/Institution | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| 1. Eldoret GPO | 30100 |
| 2. Eldoret Airport | 30124 |
| 3. Kihuga Square | 30110 |
| 4. Huruma Estate | 30109 |
| 5. Langas | 30101 |
| 6. Kimumu | 30102 |
| 7. Racecourse | 30103 |
| 8. Kapseret | 30104 |
| 9. Megun | 30105 |
| 10. Moi University | 30107 |
| 11. Chepkoilel | 30133 |
| 12. Kapngetuny | 30111 |
| 13. Kamwosor | 30113 |
| 14. Kaptagat | 30114 |
| 15. Kapkenda | 30119 |
| 16. Kamukunji Market | 30108 |
| 17. Pioneer Estate | 30109 |
| 18. West Indies Estate | 30106 |
| 19. Moi Teaching Hospital | 30116 |
| 20. Cheptiret | 30112 |