Onitsha Postal Codes (Anambra State, Nigeria)

Looking for Onitsha postal codes (ZIP codes) in Anambra State? This guide contains the postal codes for various areas, layouts, and major roads in Onitsha, covering both Onitsha North and South LGAs.

Onitsha is strategically positioned on the Niger River, making it a major commercial hub and metropolitan city in Anambra State, Nigeria. Located in the South-East Geopolitical Zone, it is divided into Onitsha North and Onitsha South Local Government Areas.

Onitsha Bridge

Onitsha is bordered by the Niger River and several Local Government Areas (LGAs) within Anambra State, including Ogbaru, Idemili North, Oyi, and Anambra East. The postal codes for Onitsha range from 430212 to 434243.

Quick Details

Country: Nigeria
State (Region): Anambra State
City: Onitsha
LGAs: Onitsha North & Onitsha South
Postal Code Range: 430212 – 434243

Statue of Nnamdi Azikiwe sitting under the Elephant Tusks, located in Zik Roundabout in Onitsha, Anambra State (Image Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDE4zbTFrpu/)

Onitsha Postal Code List

Below is a comprehensive list of areas and their postal codes in Onitsha, organised by Local Government Area.

Onitsha North LGA & Postal Codes

Area / Layout / Major Road	Postal Code
Awka Road	430231
GRA Phase 1	430272
GRA Phase 2	430281
GRA Phase 3	430273
Iweka Road	430251
New Market Road	430262
Obompa	430232
Odoakpu	430264
Oguta Road	430261
Onyeabo Street	430234
Ose I	430263
Ose II	430271
Three Three	430213
Upper Iweka	430233
Zik Avenue	430252

Onitsha South LGA & Postal Codes

Area / Layout / Major Road	Postal Code
Aforadike	434242
Agulu A	434213
Akuzor Road	434223
Akuzor Village	432214
Amafor	434232
Ejikeme Quarters	434243
Fegge	430003
First Niger Bridge Area	430254
Nkpor New Market	434212
Odume Layout I	434222
Odume Layout II	434221
Ogidi	434234
Omagba Lyt Phase I & II	430235
Ububa	434224
Umuota	434242
Umusiome	434233
Uruowulu Village	434231

Explore More LGAs in Anambra State

Here is a complete list of other local government areas within Anambra State and their postal codes.

LGA	Postal Code(s)
Aguata	422111 – 422124
Anambra East	432101 – 432107
Anambra West	432109 – 432115
Anaocha	422101 – 422110
Awka North	420111 – 420123
Awka South	420102 – 420110
Ayamelum	433108 – 433115
Dunukofia	421107 – 421112, 473120
Ekwusigo	435112 – 435115
Idemili North	434101 – 434110
Idemili South	434111 – 434117
Ihiala	431116 – 431125
Njikoka	421101 – 421106, 471121
Nnewi North	435101
Nnewi South	422115, 435102 – 435113, 473113
Ogbaru	431101 – 431115
Orumba North	423116 – 423199
Orumba South	423101 – 423115
Oyi	433101 – 433107

1.

What is the main postal code for Onitsha?

There is no single postal code for the entire city of Onitsha. The city uses a range of codes from 430212 to 434243, with different areas, layouts, and major roads having specific codes split between Onitsha North and South LGAs.

2.

Do all areas in Onitsha use the same postal code?

No, different areas and layouts within Onitsha have different postal codes, and they are also divided between the two LGAs. For example, the GRA areas in Onitsha North use 430272-273, while areas like Ogidi in Onitsha South use 434234.

3.

Where is Onitsha located?

Onitsha is a metropolitan city in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. It is a major port and commercial center on the eastern bank of the Niger River, comprised of the Onitsha North and Onitsha South Local Government Areas.