Abuja Postal Codes: a Comprehensive List of all Zip Codes in Districts

Welcome to this exhaustive guide about Abuja postal codes. Abuja is the capital of Nigeria since the 12th of December, 1991.

Also, it is the eighth most populous city in the nation, a city where people come to seek opportunities.

Indeed, Abuja is a beautiful place, one worth exploring. Today, what we shall explore in Abuja is its postal codes.

What are the Abuja postal codes for various districts? Are postal codes the same as zip codes? Let’s answer these questions and more.

What is a Postal Code?
Abuja Postal Codes: a Comprehensive List of all Zip Codes in Districts
Why It is Important to Know Your Postal Code
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Postal Code?

A postal code is also known as a ZIP code, and is usually shortened to “Postcode.”

It is a numeric, alphabetic or alphanumeric figure assigned to a geographical area. This serves to ease the sorting and delivery of mail.

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) assigned the general postal code for Abuja to be 900001. However, districts in the city have their own unique ZIP codes.

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Abuja Postal Codes: a Comprehensive List of all Zip Codes in Districts

The city of Abuja consists of Area Councils, districts, zones and streets.

The Area Councils in Abuja are like the Local Government Areas in other states.

The Area Councils in Abuja are:

Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)
Kwali
Bwari
Gwagwalada
Kuje
Abaji

These Area Councils are further divided into districts.

While some districts in Abuja use a single postal code, others have different Zip codes for each zone.

Let’s explore the various Zip codes for each district in Abuja.

Abuja Postal Codes: Districts Under AMAC

AMAC is one of the most well-known area councils in Abuja, created in 1984.

Also known as the city centre, this Area Council houses most federal government offices, Ministries, universities, and even Aso Rock.

AMAC consists of several districts, such as Garki, Wuse, Central Business District, Gui, Nyanya, Maitama, Asokoro, etc.

Below is a detailed list of districts in AMAC with their postal codes:

No.	District	Postal Codes
1	Asokoro	900231
2	Karu	900110
3	Central Business District	900211
4	Gwarimpa	900108
5	Orozo	900109
6	Three Arms District	900211
7	Kabusa	900107
8	GUI	900105
9	Maitama	900271
11	Nyanya	900103

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Garki District Postal Codes

Garki is a district under AMAC, with seven (7) zones.

However, it does not use a single postal code for its various zones.

The Zip codes for Garki zones are:

No.	Garki Zone	Abuja Postal Codes
1	Area 1	900241
2	Area 2	900242
3	Area 3	900243
4	Area 7	900244
5	Area 8	900245
6	Area 10	900246
7	Area 11	900247

Wuse District Zip Codes

Wuse is a district under AMAC, with different zones.

Like Garki, Wuse does not use a single postal code. Each zone in Wuse has its unique postcode, as follows:

No.	Wuse Zone	Abuja Postal Codes
1	Zone 1	900281
2	Zone 2	900282
3	Zone 3	900283
4	Zone 4	900284
5	Zone 5	900285
6	Zone 6	900286
7	Zone 7	900287
8	Wuse II	900299

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Abuja Postal Codes: Districts Under Kwali Area Council

As of the last census in Nigeria, Kwali had a population of over 80,000 persons, with nine (9) districts.

Each district in Kwali has a unique postcode, as follows:

No.	District	Abuja Postal Codes
1	Ashara	904108
2	Kilankwa	904104
3	Kwali	904105
4	Dafa	904102
5	Gumbo	904107
6	Pai	904101
7	Yangoji	904103
8	Yebu	904106
9	Wako	904109

Abuja Postal Codes: Districts in Gwagwalada and Bwari Area Councils

Created on the 15th of October 1984, Gwagwalada is now one of the fastest-growing Area Councils in Abuja, in terms of structure and population.

Bwari on the other hand, is located North of Abuja, about 28 km from the city centre.

Home for the Gbagyi, Bwari constitutes several districts, such as Kubwa, Yajida, Gidan Baushe, Zango, Zuma, Kuduru, and so many more.

Districts in Gwagwalada share a single postal code, likewise districts in Bwari, thus:

The postal code for Gwagwalada is 902101
The postal code for Bwari is 901101

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Abuja Postal Codes: Districts Under Kuje

Kuje is a small area in the FCT with a population of about 97,000.

Kuje has just two districts: Kuje and Rubochi.

The postal codes for these districts are:

Rubbochi District — 903102
Kuje District — 903101

Abuja Postal Codes: Districts Under Abaji

Abaji is the farthest Area Council from the city centre, with over 45,000 occupants as of the last conducted census.

Abaji is fondly called the gateway of Abuja. This is because it is the first Area Council that one will come across when traveling into Abuja from Lokoja.

Abaji consists of only two districts namely Abaij district and Yaba district. Within these districts are several villages.

The Zip codes for Abaji districts are:

Abaji district – 950101
Yaba district – 950102

Why It is Important to Know Your Postal Code

With the radical growth of technology, a lot of people do not see the need for postal services anymore.

We believe that all forms of communication can, and should be, carried out through a digital device.

However, this is not so. A lot of big corporations are going back to traditional mail, due to studies indicating its effectiveness.

One such study, as conducted by Litmus, revealed that only 21% of emails worldwide are opened and only 29% are retained. The others are deleted within two seconds of being opened.

On the other hand, physical mail comes with a sense of seriousness and urgency, causing customers to open it and take action. This is the logic behind sending bills and invoices by post in the United States, to date.

On forms and applications, one of the most common basic information that is still required to date is one’s postal code.

It is likely that within the next few years, corporations in Nigeria too will begin to send more physical mail to customers.

NIPOST keeps putting remarkable effort into improving the Nigerian postal system, and this has spurred some change.

Aside from helping with mail sorting, Zip codes also serve the following functions:

Postal codes ensure that e-commerce sites and online vendors get the accurate address of a customer when delivering their goods or services.
Zip codes facilitate statistical analyses for developmental works.

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