Nigeria, Yobe State Postal Code Guide Directory – Updated 2026

This Yobe State postcode directory provides accurate postal codes for towns, districts, and Local Government Areas across the state. The codes listed here are useful for mail delivery, online registrations, logistics, address verification, and parcel routing within different parts of Yobe State.

In Nigeria, the correct term is postal code or postcode, although many people also refer to it as a ZIP code.

Overview

• State: Yobe State
• Capital: Damaturu
• Country: Nigeria
• Region: North East Nigeria
• Postcode Format: Six-digit NIPOST code

About Yobe State, Nigeria

Yobe state was created on 27 August 1991 from the old Borno State and is located in the north-eastern part of Nigeria. The state covers a vast land area of about 45,500 square kilometres and shares borders with Niger Republic as well as several Nigerian states. Hausa, Kanuri, and Fulfulde are among the commonly spoken languages across the state. Farming, livestock trading, fishing, and local commerce remain the major occupations of residents. Important landmarks in Yobe include the famous Nguru wetlands, the state government secretariat in Damaturu, traditional emirate councils, and major markets in Potiskum and Nguru.

Complete List of Yobe State Postal Codes

Below are the verified postal codes arranged according to Local Government Areas and major towns within the state.

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Bade LGA

• Bade — 631101

Bursari LGA

• Bursari — 620103

Damaturu LGA

• Damaturu Rural — 620101

Fika LGA

• Fika — 622104

Fune LGA

• Fune — 622105

Geidam LGA

• Geidam — 632101

Gujba LGA

• Gujba — 621101

Gulani LGA

• Gulani — 621102

Jakusko LGA

• Jakusko — 631102

Karasuwa LGA

• Karasuwa — 630103

Machina LGA

• Machina — 630102

Nangere LGA

• Nangere — 622102
• Mamudo — 622103

Nguru LGA

• Nguru Rural — 630101

Potiskum LGA

• Potiskum — 622101

Tarmuwa LGA

• Tarmuwa — 620102

Yunusari LGA

• Yunusari — 632102

Yusufari LGA

• Yusufari — 631103

Damaturu Postal Codes

• Federal Secretariat — 620212
• Gwange — 620221
• Maisandari — 620222
• State Hotels Area — 620231
• New Jerusalem — 620232
• Legislative Quarters — 620233
• Benkalio Estate 2 & 3 Bedroom — 620234
• General Post Office — 620241
• Bukar Abba Ibrahim Estate — 620242
• Nayinawa — 620251
• Emir’s Palace — 620261
• Abasha — 620252
• Ali Maramri — 620253

Nguru Postal Codes

• District Head Palace — 630211
• Post Office — 630221
• Meteorological Department — 630231
• Loko — 630231
• Garbi — 630261
• Central Market — 630271
• New General Hospital Area — 630281

Potiskum Postal Codes

• Unguwan Bolewa A — 622211
• Unguwan Bolewa B — 622242
• Tsohuwar Kasuwa — 622241
• Garinaji — 622243
• Lalai — 622252
• Tandari — 622251
• Damboa — 622261
• Tudun Wada — 622212
• Arikime — 622213
• Yindiski Layout — 622214
• Unguwan Kwando — 622222
• Sabon Gari Layout — 622232
• New Secretariat — 622221
• Kwata — 622231
• Geshua Daba — 622233

Standard Yobe State Postal Address Format

Use this simple structure when writing an address in Yobe State:

Recipient Name
House Number & Street
Area or District
Town/LGA, Yobe State
Postal Code
Nigeria

Example

Amina Usman
12 Emir Palace Road
Nayinawa Area
Damaturu, Yobe State
620251
Nigeria

Nearby States and Their Postal Codes

• Borno State
• Bauchi State
• Gombe State
• Jigawa State

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