This detailed guide covers all postal or ZIP codes for towns, villages, and Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Kano State, one of Nigeria’s most populous northern states.
Kano State is located in the North-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It shares borders with Jigawa State to the northeast, Kaduna State to the southwest, Katsina State to the northwest, and Bauchi State to the southeast. The state is Nigeria’s commercial and industrial hub, known for agriculture, trade, and textiles.
When filling online forms, making deliveries, or registering accounts, you’ll need the correct postal or ZIP code for your area. Note that 23401 is not a Nigerian postal code; each region in Kano has its unique code assigned by NIPOST.
Kano State Demographic Profile
Field |
Kano State |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Geopolitical Zone | North West |
| State (Region) | Kano |
| Capital | Kano |
| Population | ~12.4 million |
| Male Population | ~6,501,388 (~52.6%) |
| Female Population | ~5,856,505 (~47.4%) |
| Median Age | ~16.4 years |
| Median Age – Male | ~16.0 years |
| Median Age – Female | ~16.9 years |
| Total LGA | 44 LGAs |
| Total LCDA | – |
| Total Postal Codes | ~57 postal code areas (listed in Kano State) |
| Associated Postal Code | 700001 – 713281 |
| Demographic data is based on estimates and projections from CityFacts, NIPOST postal-directories, Wikipedia and Kano State/Nigerian government sources; last full census was in 2006. | |
Kano State LGAs and Their Postal Codes
LGA |
Postal Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Ajingi | 713103 |
| Albasu | 712104 |
| Bagwai | 701104 |
| Bebeji | 701104 |
| Bichi | 703101 |
| Bunkure | 710103 |
| Dala | 700252, 700103 |
| Dambatta | 702104 |
| Dawakin Kudu | 713104 |
| Dawakin Tofa | 701101 |
| Doguwa | 710105 |
| Fagge | 700213 |
| Gabasawa | 702102 |
| Garko | 712101 |
| Garum Mallam | 711103 |
| Gaya | 713102 |
| Gezawa | 702101 |
| Gwale | 700103 |
| Gwarzo | 704101 |
| Kabo | 704103 |
| Kano Municipal | 700211 – 700282 |
| Karaye | 704104 |
| Kibiya | 710102 |
| Kiru | 711105 |
| Kumbotso | 700104 |
| Kunchi | 703103 |
| Kura | 711101 |
| Madobi | 711102 |
| Makoda | 702105 |
| Minjibir | 702103 |
| Nasarawa | 700282 |
| Rano | 710101 |
| Rimin Gado | 701102 |
| Rogo | 704105 |
| Shanono | 704102 |
| Sumaila | 712102 |
| Takai | 712103 |
| Tarauni | 700101 – 700102 |
| Tofa | 701103 |
| Tsanyawa | 703102 |
| Tudun Wada | 710104 |
| Ungogo | 700105 |
| Warawa | 713105 |
| Wudil | 713101 – 713281 |
Popular Places in Kano State and Their Postal Codes
Location |
Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Kano City | 700211 – 700282 |
| Fagge | 700213 |
| Wudil Town | 713101 |
| Dala Area | 700252 |
| Kumbotso | 700104 |
| Gwale | 700103 |
| Dawakin Kudu | 713104 |
| Bichi Town | 703101 |
| Gaya | 713102 |
| Rano | 710101 |
Additional Notes
- Verify postal codes using NIPOST or your nearest post office.
- Postal codes are vital for e-commerce, banking, logistics, and online address verification.
- Codes may differ slightly between urban and rural areas.
