Meru County in Kenya’s Eastern region uses the five‑digit postal code system administered by Posta Kenya to organize mail delivery and addressing. Each town and constituency area has a designated numeric code that identifies its post office region. Below is a table showing all key places in Meru with their postal codes.
Key Information
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County | Meru |
| Country | Kenya |
| Postal Code Format | 5‑digit numeric |
| Postal Code Prefix | 60xxx / 606xx |
| Admin System | Posta Kenya |
| Coverage | All official locations in Meru County |
Meru Postal Codes by Location
| Location Name | District Name | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|
| Meru Town | Imenti North | 60200 |
| Kiirua/Naari | Buuri | 60212 |
| Kithoka | Buuri | 60202 |
| Nkubu | South Imenti | 60203 |
| Mitunguu | North Imenti | 60204 |
| Maua | Igembe North | 60600 |
| Igembe North | Igembe North | 60600 |
| Ikuu | Igembe South | 60405 |
| Igoji | South Imenti | 60402 |
| Kianjai | Tigania West | 60602 |
| Miathene | Tigania West | 60604 |
About Postal Codes in Meru
Meru County’s postal codes are part of Kenya’s five‑digit national addressing system, where the first two digits roughly represent the broader geographic region and the remaining digits specify delivery zones and post offices within the county. The main postal code 60200 serves Meru Town, the central hub and administrative centre.
Surrounding areas also have specific codes: Kiirua/Naari (60212), Kithoka (60202), Nkubu (60203), and Mitunguu (60204) within the Imenti constituencies. The Igembe areas, including Maua and Igembe North, use the 60600 code, reflecting a distinct postal cluster.
Smaller towns in adjacent constituencies such as Ikuu (60405) and Igoji (60402) have distinct identifiers, while Kianjai (60602) and Miathene (60604) in Tigania West also have unique codes. These postal identifiers help ensure efficient sorting and delivery of mail, packages, business correspondence, and official documents throughout Meru County’s towns and rural areas.