This Taraba State postcode directory contains updated postal codes for major towns, districts, communities, and Local Government Areas within the state. The listing is useful for dispatch services, business registration, online applications, navigation, and accurate mail delivery across different parts of Taraba State.
While some websites may call them ZIP codes, the official Nigerian system recognized by NIPOST uses the term postal code or postcode.
Overview
- State: Taraba State
- Capital: Jalingo
- Country: Nigeria
- Region: North East Nigeria
- Postal Code Format: Six-digit postcode system
About Taraba State, Nigeria
Taraba was officially created on 27 August 1991 from the former Gongola State and is situated in the north-eastern region of Nigeria. The state occupies a land mass of approximately 54,473 square kilometres, making it one of the largest states in the country by size. Several ethnic groups live across the state with languages such as Jukun, Fulfulde, Mumuye, Hausa, and Kuteb widely spoken. Agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy, with farming, fishing, cattle rearing, and trading serving as major occupations. Notable landmarks include the scenic Mambilla Plateau, Gashaka-Gumti National Park, Taraba State Polytechnic, and the traditional emirate and chiefdom palaces spread across the state.
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Comprehensive List of Postal Codes in Taraba State
The postal codes below are organized according to Local Government Areas and prominent towns to make location search easier.
Ardo Kola LGA
- Ardo Kola — 660102
Bali LGA
- Bakundi — 672101
- Dakka — 672102
Donga LGA
- Donga — 671102
Gashaka LGA
- Gashaka — 663101
Gassol LGA
- Mutum Biyu — 672103
- Gassol — 672104
Ibi LGA
- Ibi — 670109
- Sarkin Kudu — 670110
- Dampar — 670111
Jalingo LGA
- Jalingo Rural — 660101
Karim Lamido LGA
- Wurkum — 662106
- Old Muri — 662107
Kurmi LGA
- Kurmi — 671104
Lau LGA
- Lau — 662101
- Kunini — 662102
- Gowe — 662103
- Abbare — 662104
- Karlahi — 662105
Sardauna LGA
- Mambilla — 663102
Takum LGA
- Takum — 671101
Ussa LGA
- Ussa — 671103
Wukari LGA
- Wukari — 670101
- Auyi — 670102
- Rafin Kada — 670103
- Chonku — 670104
- Kentel — 670105
- Arufu — 670107
- Bantaje — 670108
Yorro LGA
- Mumuye — 661101
- Kwaji — 661102
Zing LGA
- Zing — 661103
- Bugong — 661104
- Bitako — 661105
- Yakoko — 661106
- Lemma — 661107
- Dinding — 661108
- Monkin — 661109
Jalingo Postal Codes
- Dorawa — 660211
- Magami — 660221
- Mayo Gwoi — 660241
- Abuja Area — 660262
- Kofai Nunkai — 660243
- Nunkai — 660242
- Central Market — 660222
- Yelwa — 660215
- Sabon Gari — 660212
- Government House — 660213
- Unguwan Gadi — 660261
- Nassarawo Jeka Da Fari — 660271
- Tudun Wada — 660223
- Barade Ward — 660224
Wukari Postal Codes
- Bakin Kasuwa — 671211
- Anguwan Ajikuku — 671212
- Jubilee University — 671213
- Anguwan Kwararafa — 671221
- Shagari Quarters — 670222
- Sabon Gari — 670231
- Andodeka — 670232
- College of Accountancy — 670233
- Revenue Bus Stop — 670234
- Wapan Nyaku — 670242
- Taraba State Polytechnic — 670243
- Abyi — 670251
- Wapa Vaku — 670252
- Hospital Area — 670261
- Andodofi — 670262
- GRA — 670271
- Landing Ground — 670281
Standard Taraba State Postal Address Format
When addressing parcels or letters within Taraba State, use the structure below:
Recipient Name
House Number & Street
Area or District
Town/LGA, Taraba State
Postal Code
Nigeria
Example
James Yakubu
14 Central Market Road
Sabon Gari Area
Jalingo, Taraba State
660212
Nigeria
Nearby States and Their Postal Codes
FAQs
What is the postal code for Taraba State?
Taraba State does not operate with one general postal code. Each town, district, and Local Government Area has its own assigned postcode under the Nigerian postal system.
What is the postcode for Jalingo?
Jalingo uses different postal codes depending on the neighborhood or district. Jalingo Rural uses 660101, while areas such as Sabon Gari, Dorawa, and Government House have separate postcode allocations.
Does Wukari use the same postal code as Jalingo?
No. Wukari and Jalingo are different towns and each location has its own unique postal code system.
Are these Taraba postal codes officially recognized?
Yes. The listed postal codes are based on NIPOST postcode allocations used for mail delivery, registrations, logistics, and location identification.
Why do some nearby communities have related postal codes?
Some settlements within the same postal region may share closely related postcode numbers because they fall under the same delivery coverage zone.