Lunga Lunga Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Kwale County, Kenya, uses the postal code 80402 for all mail delivery . This area functions as both a constituency per IEBC electoral boundaries and a subcounty per Kenya’s devolved government structure, reflecting its dual administrative role . Geographically, Lunga Lunga occupies Kenya’s southeasternmost extremity, sharing a 63 km international border with Tanzania to the south, while bordering Msambweni Subcounty to the east and Kinango Subcounty to the northwest .
Lunga Lunga at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency & Subcounty |
| Year Established | 2013 (per devolution) |
| Parent County | Kwale |
| Geographic Location | Southeastern Kenya/Tanzania border |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Lunga Lunga Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Lunga Lunga operates under Kenya’s dual administrative framework, functioning simultaneously as:
- A constituency with parliamentary representation and a National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee overseeing development projects
- A subcounty headed by a Sub-County Administrator appointed by the Kwale County Government, responsible for implementing devolved functions in health, agriculture, and infrastructure
The administrative headquarters in Lunga Lunga Town houses both the NG-CDF offices and the national government’s Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) complex, creating an integrated governance hub . The DCC coordinates national security and administrative services, while the Kwale County Department of Devolution maintains a decentralized office for county services .
Lunga Lunga comprises 4 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Pongwe/Kikoneni
- Dzombo
- Mwereni
- Vanga
Complete Lunga Lunga Postal Codes
Kenya’s postal system assigns Lunga Lunga a primary code of 80402 for the constituency headquarters, with variations occurring at the ward level .
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lunga Lunga Town | Administrative HQ | Mwereni Ward | 80402 |
| 2 | Lunga Lunga Sub-County Hospital | Public Hospital | Mwereni Ward | 80402 |
| 3 | Vanga Health Centre | Health Center | Vanga Ward | 80409 |
| 4 | Kikoneni Dispensary | Health Center | Pongwe/Kikoneni | 80410 |
| 5 | Mwavumbo Secondary School | Public School | Mwavumbo Ward | 80402 |
| 6 | Vanga Secondary School | Public School | Vanga Ward | 80409 |
| 7 | Shimoni Fisheries Complex | Govt Office | Vanga Ward | 80409 |
| 8 | One-Stop Border Post | Govt Office | Mwereni Ward | 80402 |
| 9 | Mkunguni Market | Major Market | Dzombo Ward | 80402 |
| 10 | Pongwe/Kikoneni Ward Office | Ward Office | Pongwe/Kikoneni | 80410 |
| 11 | Mwereni Ward | Ward | – | 80402 |
| 12 | Dzombo Ward | Ward | – | 80402 |
| 13 | Pongwe/Kikoneni Ward | Ward | – | 80410 |
| 14 | Vanga Ward | Ward | – | 80409 |
| 15 | Mwavumbo Ward | Ward | – | 80402 |