South C Postal Code 00506 (Langata): All Areas

Quick Answer:

• Postal Code(s): 00506, 00500
• Sub-County: Langata
• Location: Southern Nairobi
• Area: 15.1 km²
• Population (2019): Approximately 47,202
• Ward Type: Urban (Middle-class/Mixed Use)
• Main Areas: Mugoya Estate, Akila II Estate, Ole Shapara Avenue, KPA Staff Quarters, Nairobi South Mosque, Capital Centre Mall

South C Ward uses the primary postal code 00506 as it lies within Langata Sub-County, located in the southern zone of Nairobi. The ward covers a total area of approximately 15.1 square kilometers and had an estimated population of just over 47,000 people per the 2009 Kenya Census. The ward is situated west of Mombasa Road, adjacent to South B, with Langata Road and Nairobi National Park defining much of its boundary.

Neighboring Wards & Boundaries

Direction	Neighboring Ward/Area	Sub-County	Postal Code
North	Nairobi West	Langata	00517/00506
South	Nairobi National Park	Nairobi	N/A
East	South B	Starehe	00506
West	Langata	Langata	00509

Postal Codes For South C (Langata)

#	Ward/Area	Location / Facility	Postal Code
MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS
1	Mugoya Estate	Mugoya Residential Area	00506
2	Akila II Estate	Akila II Neighborhood	00506
3	KPA Staff	KPA Staff Quarters	00506
4	Hazina Estate	Hazina Neighborhood	00506
5	Ole Shapara	Ole Shapara Avenue Zone	00506
6	Five Star	Five Star Estate	00506
7	Nairobi South	Nairobi South Area	00506
8	Nextgen Park	Nextgen Apartment Complex	00506
MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS
9	Nairobi South	Mombasa Road	00506
10	Mugoya Estate	Muhoho Avenue	00506
11	Nairobi South	Ole Shapara Avenue	00506
12	Nairobi South	Popo Road	00506
13	Five Star	Five Star Road	00506
14	Akila II	Bumi Road	00506
15	Nairobi South	K.L.B Road	00506
COMMERCIAL & MARKETS
16	Nairobi South	Capital Centre Mall	00506
17	Nairobi South	Red Cross Mall	00506
18	Nairobi South	South C Shopping Centre	00506
19	South C	Maasai Market (Wednesdays)	00506
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
20	Mugoya Estate	Khalsa Primary School	00506
21	KPA Staff	KPA Staff Primary School	00506
22	Nairobi South	Kongoni Primary School	00506
23	Mugoya Estate	Mugoya Primary School	00506
24	South C	Agha Khan Nursery School	00506
25	Nairobi South	Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)	00506
26	Nairobi South	KIRDI – Kenya Industrial Research & Dev. Inst.	00506
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
27	Nairobi South	Nairobi South Hospital	00506
28	Ole Shapara	AAR Healthcare South C Outpatient	00506
29	Mugoya Estate	Reliance Hospital	00506
30	Nairobi South	Police Band Dispensary	00506
RELIGIOUS CENTERS
31	Nairobi South	South C Mosque	00506
32	Mugoya Estate	Noor Mosque	00506
33	Mugoya Estate	Masjid Salaam	00506
34	Nairobi South	St. Catherine Catholic Church	00506
35	Nairobi South	Memon Mosque	00506
36	Akila II	Nairobi West Jehovah Witnesses	00506
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES
37	Nairobi South	MOW Sports Club	00506
38	Nairobi South	Rajput Dhobi Hall	00506
39	Nairobi South	Social Halls (under development)	00506
POSTAL SERVICES
40	Nairobi South	Nairobi South Post Office	00506
41	Langata	Langata Post Office	00509

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the postal code for South C?

The main postal code for South C is 00506 for all mail and parcel deliveries. Some addresses may also use 00500 or, rarely, 00509 for boundary properties.

2. Where is the nearest post office to South C?

The Nairobi South Post Office, on Mombasa Road, serves most residents and businesses in South C. It’s less than 2 kilometers from the neighborhood and offers comprehensive postal services.

3. What is the postal code for Mugoya Estate in South C?

Mugoya Estate typically uses postal code 00506 for all postal address needs, as do most other South C estates.

4. Does South C have its own post office?

Yes, South C is served by the Nairobi South Post Office, which offers full service including P.O. Boxes, mail collection, and parcel services.

5. What areas are covered by postal code 00506?

Major areas in South C using postal code 00506 include Mugoya Estate, Ole Shapara Zone, Akila II Estate, Nairobi South residential area, and nearby shopping centers.