Kwale is County 002 in Kenya, out of all 47 counties, just below Mombasa County. It is also one of the Coastal Counties in Kenya that also uses postal codes, especially when it comes to enabling efficient mail delivery, e-commerce growth, and public service administration across its diverse coastal terrain. The postal code for Kwale ranges from 80400 to 80410 and is administered by the Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta).
Below is the Map for Kwale County:
Kwale County at a Glance
| Attribute | Data |
|---|---|
| Official County Status | Since March 4, 2013 |
| Land Area | 8,270.3 km² |
| Population (2019 Census) | 866,820 |
| County Capital | Kwale Town |
| Largest Town | Ukunda |
| Number of Sub-Counties | 6 |
| Number of Constituencies | 4 |
| Main Postal Code | 80403 (Kwale Town) |
| Governor (2025) | |
| Postal Service Coverage | – |
What is the postal code of Kwale?
Kwale Main Postal’s GPO is 80403, but like all counties in Kenya, the county itself is split into six sub-counties with different postal code systems, as shown in the table below:
| No. | Sub-County | Headquarters | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinango | Kinango | 80405 |
| 2 | Matuga | Kwale Town | 80403 |
| 3 | Msambweni | Msambweni | 80404 |
| 4 | Lunga Lunga | Lunga Lunga | 80402 |
| 5 | Samburu | Samburu | 80120 |
| 6 | Shimba Hills | Shimba Hills | 80407 |
Other Postal coverage areas in the county with their respective Postal codes are as follows:
| No. | Location Name | Type | Sub-County | Constituency | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamba | Agricultural Area | Kinango | Kinango | 80210 |
| 2 | Diani Beach | Tourist Resort | Msambweni | Msambweni | 80401 |
| 3 | Kikoneni | Trading Center | Lunga Lunga | Lunga Lunga | 80410 |
| 4 | Kwale | Capital Town | Matuga | Matuga | 80403 |
| 5 | Matuga | Administrative Area | Matuga | Matuga | 80406 |
| 6 | Samburu | Rural Division | Samburu | Matuga | 80120 |
| 7 | Shimba Hills | National Reserve | Shimba Hills | Matuga | 80407 |
| 8 | Shimoni | Fishing Port | Lunga Lunga | Lunga Lunga | 80409 |
| 9 | Ukunda | Commercial Hub | Msambweni | Msambweni | 80400 |