Zip Code for Cities, Towns and Villages

Publish date: 2024-05-07

The Anambra state postal code is segmented into towns, districts, and communities that make up the 21 local governments in the state. In some cases, some of the communities in a district have different postal codes while other districts make use of a single postal code.

Nicknamed the “Light of the Nation”, Anambra state is one of the five states that make up Nigeria’s South Eastern geopolitical Zone. It was founded on 27 August 1991and is counted among the most urbanized states in Nigeria with its major centres including Onitsha, Okpoko town, Ogbaru; Nnewi, and Awka, the state’s capital. Each of these local governments has its unique characteristics as well as its identification numbers known as postal codes (or zip codes).

Categories of Anambra State Postal Codes

Anambra State postal code is categorized according to local government areas. These local government areas have unique postal codes assigned to each of them. The codes, which comprise of series of letters, digits, or a combination of the two, are assigned by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) for the purpose of sorting mail.

Moreso, some urban and rural areas in these local governments have different postal codes assigned to them by NIPOST. Some streets and areas share the same postal codes, especially those that make up an area.

Aside from the major Anambra cities mentioned earlier, places like  Abagana, Abba, Abacha, Umueri, Abatete, Achala, Achina, Adazi Ani, Adazi-Enu, Adazi-Nnukwu, Agukwu, Aguleri, Agulu, Aguluzigbo, Ajalli, Akpu, Akwaeze, Nimo, and Nise, are among the fast-growing towns in the state.

There are some other towns included in the category above and they include Nkpologwu, Nkpor, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Neni, Nnobi, Nnokwa, Nteje, Nzam, Oba, Obeledu, Obosi, Ochuche-Umuodu, Ogbunike, Ogbunka, Ogidi, Ojoto, Okija, Oko, Okpeze, Omasi, Omogho, Omor, Onneh, Ora-Eri, and Oraifite.

How Many Local Governments Are in Anambra State?

Anambra State comprises 21 local government areas. They are:

  • Aguata
  • Awka North
  • Awka South
  • Anambra East
  • Anambra West
  • Anaocha
  • Ayamelum
  • Dunukofia
  • Ekwusigo
  • Idemili North
  • Idemili South
  • Ihiala
  • Njikoka
  • Nnewi North
  • Nnewi South
  • Ogbaru
  • Onitsha North
  • Onitsha South
  • Orumba North
  • Orumba South
  • Oyi Local Government
  • Anambra State Postal Code According To Their Local Governments

    The postal codes below are categorised into Anambra state local government regions, districts, and villages. The Anambra state NIPOST headquarters’ postal code is 420001. When filling out paperwork, however, it is recommended that you use the postal code assigned to your LGA.

    Note: If you can’t find the postal codes for your street or village on the list, it is preferable that you use the postal code of your district or nearby locations. This is because some villages are under a district.

    Aguata LGA

    The following is the Anambra state postal code for streets, villages and urban locations under Aguata local government council :

    Awka North Local Government

    The following are the Anambra state postal code for streets, villages and urban locations under Awka North local government council:

    Awka South Local Government 

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Awka South local government council:

    Anambra East Local Government

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Anambra East local government council:

    Anambra West Local Government Area

    The following are the Anambra state postal code for streets, villages and urban locations under Anambra West local government council:

    Anaocha Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Anaocha council area:

    Ayamelum Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Ayamelum council area:

    Dunukofia Local government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Dunukofia council area:

    Ekwusigo Local Government Area

    The following are the Anambra state postal code for streets, villages and urban locations under Ekwusigo local government area:

    Idemili North Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Idemili North Local government area:

    Idemili South Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Idemili South Local government area:

    Ihiala Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Ihiala Local government area:

    Njikoka Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Idemili North Local government area:

    Nnewi North Local Government Area

    The postal code for Nnewi North is 435101. All four towns within Nnewi North use 435101 as their postal code. They include: Nnewi-Ichi , Otolo , Umudim , and Uruagu.

    Nnewi South Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Nnewi South Local government area:

    Ogbaru Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Ogbaru Local government area:

    Onitsha North and South Local Government Area 

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Onitsha North and South Local government areas:

    Anambra State Postal Code for Orumba North Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Orumba North Local government areas:

    Orumba South Local Government Area

    The following are the postal codes for streets, villages and urban locations under Onitsha South Local government areas:

    Oyi postal code

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