Kano Municipal Postal Codes (Kano State, Nigeria)

Looking for Kano Municipal (Kano City) postal codes (ZIP codes) in Kano State? This guide contains the complete and updated list of all areas, districts, and major landmarks within the Kano Municipal Local Government Area (LGA) and their postal codes.

Kano Municipal, also known as Kano City, is the historic and commercial heart of Kano State, Nigeria. As one of the forty-four (44) LGAs and the state capital, it is a major metropolitan centre. Unlike many other LGAs, Kano Municipal uses multiple postal codes, with different codes assigned to specific districts and landmarks.

Quick Details

Country: Nigeria
State (Region): Kano State
LGA: Kano Municipal
Associated Postal Code (Range): 700211 – 700282

Emir's Palace, Kano — Emir’s Palace, Kano Municipal, Kano State (Image Source: https://www.islamicarchitecturalheritage.com)

Kano Municipal Postal Code List

The postal codes for Kano Municipal are organised by district. Below is a complete list of areas and their corresponding codes, arranged alphabetically by district.

District / Area	Postal Code
Badawa	700214
Abba Road, Ahmadu Bello Way, Badawa G.R.A, Giginyu, Kawo, etc.
Cikin Gari	700214
Dakata	700281
Alh. Adamu Dutse Road, Club Road, Dakata Industrial Estate, etc.
Dala	700252
Abba Tuwa, Airforce Base, Airport Road, Dala, Gwammaja, Orthopaedic Hospital, etc.
Emir’s Palace	700211
BON City Branch, British Council Lib., Emir’s Palace, Kofar Nassarawa By-kwalli, etc.
Fagge	700213
Abba Gana St, Ado Bayero Road, Bank Road, Kantin Kwari, Murtala Mohammed Road, Sani Abacha Stadium, etc.
Government House	700222
Abdullah Bayero Road, Audu Bako Road, Govt. House, Kano State Poly, Zaria Road, etc.
Gyadi Gyadi / Karkasara	700233
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Court Road, Gyadi-Gyadi, Karkasawa, Kundila Housing Estate, etc.
Hotoro	700223
C.B.N QTRS., Hotoro G.R.A, Maiduguri Road, Mobile Police Barracks, etc.
Kabuga	700241
Aminu Kano Way, B.U.K New Site, F.C.E, Kabuga, Panshekara Road, etc.
Kofar Mata	700212
Emirs Road, Investment House, Kofar Mata, Rimi Mkt, Shekara Girls Sec. Sch., etc.
Kofar Na’isa / Kwanar Diso	700231
Aminu Kano Road, B.U.K Road, Emirs Road, Gwale, Gwarzo Road, Kwanar Diso, etc.
Kofar Nassarawa	700221
B.U.K Road, Emirs Road, Gidan Murtala, Municipal Sec., National Museum, etc.
Naibawa	700225
Dangoro, Naibaiwa, Umarawa, Zaria Road, etc.
Nassarawa	700282
Bompai Industrial Estate, Club Road, Hadejia Road, Murtala Muhammed Road, etc.
Rumfa College	700224
Bank of the North Hqtrs, Gidan Zoo, Kundila Estate, Rumfa College, Zoo Road, etc.
Sabon Gari	700271
Airport Road, Awolowo Avenue, Azikiwe Avenue, Beirut Road, Murtala Mohamed Way, etc.
Shahuchi	700251
Agadasawa, Chediyar Kuda, Dandago, Kofar Wambai, Kurmi Mkt., Sheshe, etc.
Sharada	700234
Gandun Albasa Road, Jaen Sabon Fegi, Sharada Industrial Estate (Phases I-III), etc.

1.

What is the main postal code for Kano Municipal?

There is no single "main" code. Kano Municipal uses multiple postal codes depending on the specific district. Key areas include Sabon Gari (700271), Fagge (700213), and the Central areas around the Emir's Palace (700211).

2.

Do all areas in Kano Municipal use the same postal code?

No, different districts and landmarks within Kano Municipal have unique postal codes. For example, mail for the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (700233) uses a different code than mail for the Sabon Gari district (700271).

3.

What is the postal code for Sabon Gari in Kano?

The postal code for the Sabon Gari district is 700271.

4.

What is the postal code for the Emir's Palace?

The postal code for the Emir's Palace and its immediate vicinity is 700211.

5.

Where is Kano Municipal located?

Kano Municipal is the central LGA and capital city of Kano State, located in the North-West geopolitical region of Nigeria. It is the historic and commercial core of the Kano metropolitan area.