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Kano state is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, located in the northern region and according to the 2006 census, is the most populous state of the federation. Kano State, which borders Kastina State to the northwest, Jigawa State to the northeast, Bauchi State to the southeast, and Kaduna State to the southwest, has its capital city; the city of Kano as the second most populous city in the country after Lagos. In this article you will find out the postal code for the local government areas and wards in Kano State.
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Zip Code Vs. Postal Code?
Zip/Postal codes are used to identify specific locations. They can be used to identify a location’s region, community, local government area, etc. Postal code and Zip code means the same thing and is used for the same functions. Although in Nigeria, Postal code is most commonly used.
When you need to mail something or get something from someone, postal codes can be quite helpful. Most banks, especially those that are international, and other organizations utilize zip numbers or postal codes to verify your location for a variety of reasons.
It is important to note that, the name for Postal Code in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, postcode, PIN, or ZIP Code.
The postal codes for Nigeria are numerical and each one has six digits. The first number of the country’s postal code is determined by the nine unique areas that make up Nigeria, according to the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). Adding the first digit to the sum of the second and third digits yields the dispatch district for outbound sorting. The destination of the package is indicated by the last three digits. A metropolitan region, a rural area, or a post office facility is a few examples of the kinds of locales that could be used for deliveries.
What Is The Kano State Postal Code?
The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) has given the 6-digit postal codes for Kano state. It is interesting to note that all the districts, wards and local government areas in the state have not all been assigned the same postal code.
The postal code for Kano state ranges from 700001 to 713281, 700001 being the code assigned to the NIPOST headquarters in the state.
Now let’s look at the postal codes for other areas in the state.
Postal Code For Kano State
Ajingi Postal Code : 713103
All the towns, villages and streets located in Ajingi Local Government Area or Kano State make use of the 713103 as their postal code.
Albasu Postal Code : 712104
All the towns, villages and streets located in Albasu Local Government Area make use of the 712104 as their postal code.
Bagwai Postal Code : 701104
All the towns, villages and streets located in Bagwai LGA make use of the 711104 as their postal code.
Babeji, Kano State Postal Code
All the towns, villages and streets located in Babeji LGA make use of the 703101 as their postal code.
Bichi Ka Postal Code : 703101
All the towns, villages and streets located in Bichi Ka LGA make use of the 703101.
Bunkure Postal Code : 710103
All the towns, villages and streets located in Bunkure LGA make use of the 710103.
Dala, Kano State Postal Code
- Dala town — All the locations within dala town make use of 700252
- Dala Rural Areas — Dala rural areas make use of 700103
Danbatta : 702104
All the towns, villages and streets located in Danbatta LGA make use of the 702104.
Dawakin : 713104
All the towns, villages and streets located in Dawakin LGA make use of the 713104.
Dawakin Tofa : 701101
All the towns, villages and streets located in Dawakin LGA make use of the 701101.
Doguwa : 710105
All the towns, villages and streets located in Doguwa LGA make use of the 710105.
Fagge : 700213
All the towns, villages and streets located in Fagge LGA make use of the 700213.
Gabasawa : 702102
All the towns, villages and streets located in Gabasawa LGA make use of the 702102.
Garko : 712101
All the towns, villages and streets located in Garko LGA make use of the 712101.
Garun Postal Code: 711103
All the towns, villages and streets located in Garun LGA make use of the 711103.
Gaya : 713102
All the towns, villages and streets located in Gaya LGA make use of the 713102.
Gezawa : 702101
All the towns, villages and streets located in Gezawa LGA make use of the 702101.
Gwale : 700103
All the towns, villages and streets located in Gwale LGA make use of the 700103.
Gwarzo : 704101
All the towns, villages and streets located in Gwarzo LGA make use of the 704101.
Kabo : 704103
All the towns, villages and streets located in Kabo LGA make use of the 704103.
Kano City Postal Code
- KWANAR DISO / KOFAR NA’ISA — 700231
- Sabon Gari — 700231 — 700271
- GYADI GYADI / KARKASARA — 700233
- Fagge — 700213
- Kofar Na’isa — 700231
- Shahuchi — 700251
- Dakata — 700281
- Badawa — 700214
- Dala — 700252
- Government House — 700222
- Nassarawa — 700282
- Kabuga — 700241
- Kofar Nassarawa — 700221
- Rumfa Collage — 700224
- Emir’s Palace — 700211
- Hotoro — 700223
- Naibawa — 700225
- Sharada — 700234
- Kofar Mata — 700212
Karaye : 704104
All the towns, villages and streets located in Karaye LGA make use of the 704104.
Kibiya : 710102
All the towns, villages and streets located in Kibiya LGA make use of the 710102.
Kiru : 711105
All the towns, villages and streets located in Kiru LGA make use of the 711105.
Kumbotso : 700104
All the towns, villages and streets located in Kumbotso LGA make use of the 700104.
Kunchi : 703103
All the towns, villages and streets located in Kunchi LGA make use of the 703103.
Kura, Kano State Postal Code : 711101
All the towns, villages and streets located in Kura LGA make use of the 711101.
Madobi : 711102
All the towns, villages and streets located in Madobi LGA make use of the 711102.
Makoda Postal Code : 702105
All the towns, villages and streets located in Makoda LGA make use of the 702105.
Minjibir : 702103
All the towns, villages and streets located in Minjibir LGA make use of the 702103.
Nasarawa, Kano State Postal Code : 700282
All the towns, villages and streets located in Nasarawa LGA or Kano State make use of the 700282.
Rano : 710101
All the towns, villages and streets located in Rano LGA make use of the 710101.
Rimin Gado : 701102
All the towns, villages and streets located in Rimin Gado LGA make use of the 701102.
Rogo : 704105
All the towns, villages and streets located in Rogo LGA make use of the 712102.
Sumaila, Kano State Postal Code : 712102
All the towns, villages and streets located in Sumila LGA make use of the 712102.
Shanono : 704102
All the towns, villages and streets located in Shanono LGA make use of the 704102.
Takai : 712103
All the towns, villages and streets located in Minjibir LGA make use of the 712103.
Taurani, Kano State Postal Code
- Taurani rural — 700101
- Fegge-Waje rural areas — 700102
Tofa : 701103
All the towns, villages and streets located in Tofa LGA make use of the 701103.
Tsanyawa : 703102
All the towns, villages and streets located in Tsanyawa LGA make use of the 703102.
Tudun Wada, Kano State Postal Code
| Location | Postcode |
| Baburi | 710104 |
| Bul | 710104 |
| Burun Burun | 710104 |
| Dalawa | 710104 |
| Fala | 710104 |
| Faskar Wambai | 710104 |
| Gazobi | 710104 |
| Hayindenu | 710104 |
| Jammaje | 710104 |
| Jandutse | 710104 |
| Jangefe | 710104 |
| Jeli | 710104 |
| Jita | 710104 |
| Kafin Dalawa | 710104 |
| Kankanu | 710104 |
| Karefa | 710104 |
| Nata Ala postal code | 710104 |
| Rugurugu | 710104 |
| Ruwan Tabo | 710104 |
| Shuwaki | 710104 |
| Shuwi | 710104 |
| Sumana | 710104 |
| Tudun Wada | 710104 |
| Wuna | 710104 |
| Yar Fulani | 710104 |
| Yar Yasa | 710104 |
| Yarmaraya | 710104 |
| Yelwa | 710104 |
Ungogo, Kano State Postal Code
| Location | Postcode |
| Adaraye | 700105 |
| Alhrani | 700105 |
| Amar Zakawa | 700105 |
| Bacirawa | 700105 |
| Bagujan | 700105 |
| Ciromawa | 700105 |
| Dankunkuru | 700105 |
| Dausayi | 700105 |
| Doka | 700105 |
| Dorayi | 700105 |
| Fanisau | 700105 |
| Garinlya | 700105 |
| Gayawa postal code | 700105 |
| Gera | 700105 |
| Hoto | 700105 |
| Indabo | 700105 |
| Inkyan | 700105 |
| Inusawa Babba | 700105 |
| Inusawa Karawa | 700105 |
| Jajira | 700105 |
| Kadawa postal code | 700105 |
| Kakurun | 700105 |
| Kanawa | 700105 |
| Kansuwa | 700105 |
| Kantsi | 700105 |
| Karo | 700105 |
| Kauranchi | 700105 |
| Kawari | 700105 |
| Kera | 700105 |
| Koranci | 700105 |
| Kududu Fawa postal code | 700105 |
| Kwajalawa | 700105 |
| Kyaran | 700105 |
| Malamawa | 700105 |
| Mushuni | 700105 |
| Rafin Mallam | 700105 |
| Rangaza | 700105 |
| Rijiyar Dinya | 700105 |
| Rijiyar Zaki | 700105 |
| Rimi | 700105 |
| Rimi Gata | 700105 |
| Rimi Zakara | 700105 |
| Sabon Gari postal code | 700105 |
| Tarda | 700105 |
| Tudun Fulani | 700105 |
| Umasawa | 700105 |
| Wachani | 700105 |
| Watari | 700105 |
| Wujanare | 700105 |
| Yada Kunya | 700105 |
| Yan Ali | 700105 |
| Yanmata postal code | 700105 |
| Yola | 700105 |
| Z/Babba | 700105 |
| Zango | 700105 |
| Zaura Dan Baba | 700105 |
| Zikaya | 700105 |
Warawa, Kano State Postal Code
| Location | Postcode |
| A’Giwa | 713105 |
| Madarin | 713105 |
| Amarawa | 713105 |
| Manyan Mata | 713105 |
| Dan Lasan | 713105 |
| Tamburawa Gabas | 713105 |
| Galadima | 713105 |
| Token postal code | 713105 |
| Ganakako | 713105 |
| Wambantu | 713105 |
| Garu Dau | 713105 |
| Warawa | 713105 |
| Giwarwan | 713105 |
| Warkai | 713105 |
| Goget | 713105 |
| Yan-Dalla | 713105 |
| Gumaka | 713105 |
| Yan-Tofa | 713105 |
| Jigawa, Kano state postal code | 713105 |
| Yangizo | 713105 |
| Kanta | 713105 |
| Kanwa postal code | 713105 |
| Katarkawa | 713105 |
| Kinchau | 713105 |
| Ladimakole | 713105 |
| Limawa | 713105 |
Wudil, Kano State Postal Code
- Unguwar Fulani — 713271
- Sabon Gari — 713211
- Kofar Fada — 713261
- Kano State University — 713281
- Wudil Comprehensive Health —713213
- Local Government Secretariat —713223
- Garindo — 713262
- Police Barracks — 713212
- Jigawa — 713221
- Katurje — 713222
- Shagari Quarters — 713214
- Wudiltown — 713101
There you have it! Postal codes for Kano state. For more information you can visit the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) official website; https://www.nipost.gov.ng/
