Postal codes are numerical codes used to identify specific geographical areas within a country. These codes help in sorting and delivering mail by indicating precise locations.
Postal codes are important for efficient mail distribution, helping postal services and couriers deliver items quickly and accurately.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Abuja's postal code system, including its structure and a breakdown by local government areas (LGAs).
Abuja's postal codes consist of six digits. The first digit signifies the designated region (Abuja in this case), and the remaining digits progressively narrow down the location, reaching specific districts and sometimes even streets. For instance, the code "900221" indicates the Three Arms Zone district.
Abuja Postal codes by Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Abuja comprises six Area Councils, each with its own postal code zones. Here's a breakdown of postal codes by LGAs:
Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)
Central Business District: 900211
Three Arms Zone: 900211; Asokoro: 900231; Maitama: 900271; Wuse Zone 1: 900281; Wuse Zone 2: 900282; Wuse Zone 3: 900283 (and so on for other Wuse zones up to Zone 7); Garki Area 1: 900241 (and so on for other Garki Areas)
Other AMAC Districts
Abacha Barracks (uses the same code as Garki); Apo (uses the same code as Garki); Damagaza (uses the same code as Garki); Dantata (uses the same code as Garki); Durumi I, II, & III (use the same code as Garki); Dutse (uses the same code as Garki); Garki Village (uses the same code as Garki); Gudu (uses the same code as Garki); Guzape (uses the same code as Garki); Jabi (uses the same code as Garki).
Kabusa: 900107; Karshi: 900101; Nyanya: 900103; Orozo: 900109
Bwari Area Council is generally served by the code 900101.
Gwagwalada Area Council is enerally served by the code 900101.
Kuje Area Council, generally served by the code 900101.
Abaji Area Council
Abaji District: 950101; Yaba District: 950102
Kwali Area Council
Ashara: 904108; Dafa: 904102; Gumbo: 904107; Kilankwa: 904104; Kwali: 904105; Pai: 904101; Yangoji: 904103; Yebu: 904106 and Wako: 904109.
Source: NIPOST