The administrative headquarters of Kilifi South Constituency uses the postal code 80119 for Vipingo, its central hub . It is Classified as a parliamentary constituency within Kilifi County, this coastal unit borders Kilifi North to the northeast, Kaloleni to the northwest, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast . Established in 2013 following Kenya’s devolution reforms, Kilifi South emerged from the former Bahari Constituency to enhance local representation .
Kilifi South at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Kilifi County |
| Geographic Location | Coastal Kenya, NE of Mombasa |
| Total Area (sq km) | 401 |
| Population (Latest Census) | 171,607 (2009) |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Vipingo |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Kilifi South operates under Kenya’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) framework, where an elected Member of Parliament (MP) oversees resource allocation via a local CDF committee . The national government maintains a parallel administrative presence through the Kilifi County Commissioner’s office, which coordinates security and provincial services .
Kilifi South comprises 5 electoral wards as per the IEBC:
- Junju
- Mwarakaya
- Shimo la Tewa
- Chasimba
- Mtepeni
Complete Kilifi South Postal Codes
Postal codes in Kilifi South follow Kenya’s 5-digit numeric system, with 80 indicating Kilifi County and the last three digits specifying localities . Vipingo (80119) serves as the primary routing hub, though mail distribution occurs via Mariakani or Kilifi Town post offices due to the absence of a gazetted post office within the constituency .
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vipingo | Administrative HQ | Vipingo | 80119 |
| 2 | Vipingo Ridge Academy | School | Vipingo | 80119 |
| 3 | Junju Health Centre | Health Facility | Junju | – |
| 4 | Mtepeni CDF Office | Govt Office | Mtepeni | 80119 |
| 5 | Junju | Ward | – | 80119 |
| 6 | Mwarakaya | Ward | – | 80119 |
| 7 | Shimo la Tewa | Ward | – | 80119 |
| 8 | Chasimba | Ward | – | 80119 |
| 9 | Mtepeni | Ward | – | 80119 |