Postal Code 00520 - Ruai, Nairobi, Kenya
Postal Code: 00520
Postal System Details
Postal Authority
Posta Kenya
Postal System
Five-digit numeric postal code
Region Structure
County → Constituency → Town/Local Area → Delivery Zone
Area Information
The postal code 00520 is part of Kenya’s national five-digit postal code framework, operated under the guidelines of Posta Kenya, the country’s official postal authority. Kenyan postal codes follow the pattern X X X X X, such as 0 0 1 0 0 (example only). The digits represent county, constituency, and town/local-area routing assignments. This postal code corresponds to Ruai in the Nairobi county, located near coordinates -1.2551 and 36.9275. Kenya’s routing hierarchy follows County → Constituency → Town/Local Area → Delivery Zone. Example mapping: - County: Nairobi - Constituency: (Example: Central Constituency Area) - Town/Local Area: Ruai - Delivery Zone: Based on final digits This page is structured using routing principles followed by Posta Kenya. All pattern examples are illustrative. For accurate mail or parcel routing, ensure the constituency and local area match Ruai, Nairobi, Kenya.
Country:
Kenya
State:
Nairobi
Area:
Ruai
Postal Code:
00520
Latitude:
-1.2551
Longitude:
36.9275
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does 00520 represent in Kenya?
It designates the local area delivery zone serving Ruai within the Nairobi county.
2. How do Kenyan postal codes work?
They use five digits that define county, constituency, and local delivery routing.
3. Can 00520 verify an address in Kenya?
Yes—if constituency and locality match Ruai, Nairobi.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Kenya?
Posta Kenya manages national postal routing and code assignments.