What is the postal code for Uyo, Akwa Ibom State?

The postal code for Uyo, Akwa Ibom State is 520001. This is the NIPOST code for Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

How many LGAs does Akwa Ibom State have and what are their postal codes?

Akwa Ibom State has 26 Local Government Areas with unique NIPOST postal codes. The complete list of 26 LGAs and 30 postal districts is available on this page. Each LGA also has its own dedicated postal code page.

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Q: What is the postal code for Akwa Ibom State?

The main postal code for Akwa Ibom State is 520001 for Uyo (the state capital). Akwa Ibom State uses the 520xxx postal zone series. Each LGA has its own unique 6-digit NIPOST code — see the full list on this page.

Q: What is the zip code for Akwa Ibom State Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The postal code (zip code) for Akwa Ibom State is 520001 for Uyo. All Akwa Ibom postal codes begin with 520.

All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Akwa Ibom State — 26 LGAs • 30 districts • Zone code 520xxx

30Total Codes

26LGAs

UyoCapital

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520001

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

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Postal Codes in Akwa Ibom State (2026)

Akwa Ibom State uses the 520xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Uyo has the code 520001. The state has 26 Local Government Areas with a total of 30 postal districts listed below.

South South Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 5xxxxx range. Rivers, Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom share this zone.

How to Write a Akwa Ibom State Address

[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 520001
Nigeria

Example uses Uyo (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.

When to Use a Akwa Ibom Postal Code

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BVN & Bank Registration Enter your LGA's postal code when registering bank accounts or BVN at any commercial bank.

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NIN Enrollment NIMC registration forms require your area's 6-digit postal code. Use the code for your specific LGA.

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JAMB & School Applications Use your Akwa Ibom postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.

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Online Shopping & Delivery Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Akwa Ibom State.

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Sending Mail or Parcels Write the 6-digit code on the last line of the recipient's address before 'Nigeria'.

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Voter Registration (PVC) INEC voter registration forms require your LGA postal code for address verification.

All LGA Postal Codes in Akwa Ibom — Quick Links

Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.

Abak 520101 Eket 524001 Esit Eket 524101 Essien Udim 522001 Etinan 521103 Ibesikpo Asutan 520211 Ibiono Ibom 520221 Ikono 520231 Ikot Abasi 522221 Ikot Ekpene 522001 Ini 522231 Itu 522241 Mbo 523001 Mkpat Enin 523101 Nsit Atai 523201 Nsit Ibom 523211 Nsit Ubium 523221 Obot Akara 523231 Okobo 523241 Onna 523251 Oron 523301 Oruk Anam 523311 Ukanafun 523321 Uruan 523331 Urue-Offong/Oruko 523341 Uyo 520001

Abak LGA 1 code

520101 Full page →

Abak 520101

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Eket LGA 2 codes

524001 Full page →

Eket 524001

Ibeno 524003

Showing all 2 districts in Eket View full page →

Esit Eket LGA 1 code

524101 Full page →

Eket / Upenekang 524101

Showing all 1 district in Esit Eket View full page →

Essien Udim LGA 1 code

522001 Full page →

Ikot Ekpene 522001

Showing all 1 district in Essien Udim View full page →

Etinan LGA 1 code

521103 Full page →

Etinan 521103

Showing all 1 district in Etinan View full page →

Ibesikpo Asutan LGA 1 code

520211 Full page →

Ibesikpo 520211

Showing all 1 district in Ibesikpo Asutan View full page →

Ibiono Ibom LGA 1 code

520221 Full page →

Ibiono 520221

Showing all 1 district in Ibiono Ibom View full page →

Ikono LGA 1 code

520231 Full page →

Ikono 520231

Showing all 1 district in Ikono View full page →

Ikot Abasi LGA 1 code

522221 Full page →

Ikot Abasi 522221

Showing all 1 district in Ikot Abasi View full page →

Ikot Ekpene LGA 1 code

522001 Full page →

Ikot Ekpene Town 522001

Showing all 1 district in Ikot Ekpene View full page →

Ini LGA 1 code

522231 Full page →

Ini 522231

Showing all 1 district in Ini View full page →

Itu LGA 1 code

522241 Full page →

Itu 522241

Showing all 1 district in Itu View full page →

Mbo LGA 1 code

523001 Full page →

Mbo / Oron 523001

Showing all 1 district in Mbo View full page →

Mkpat Enin LGA 1 code

523101 Full page →

Mkpat Enin 523101

Showing all 1 district in Mkpat Enin View full page →

Nsit Atai LGA 1 code

523201 Full page →

Nsit Atai 523201

Showing all 1 district in Nsit Atai View full page →

Nsit Ibom LGA 1 code

523211 Full page →

Nsit Ibom 523211

Showing all 1 district in Nsit Ibom View full page →

Nsit Ubium LGA 1 code

523221 Full page →

Nsit Ubium 523221

Showing all 1 district in Nsit Ubium View full page →

Obot Akara LGA 1 code

523231 Full page →

Obot Akara 523231

Showing all 1 district in Obot Akara View full page →

Okobo LGA 1 code

523241 Full page →

Okobo 523241

Showing all 1 district in Okobo View full page →

Onna LGA 1 code

523251 Full page →

Onna 523251

Showing all 1 district in Onna View full page →

Oron LGA 2 codes

523301 Full page →

Oron 523301

Oron Town 523301

Showing all 2 districts in Oron View full page →

Oruk Anam LGA 1 code

523311 Full page →

Oruk Anam 523311

Showing all 1 district in Oruk Anam View full page →

Ukanafun LGA 1 code

523321 Full page →

Ukanafun 523321

Showing all 1 district in Ukanafun View full page →

Uruan LGA 1 code

523331 Full page →

Uruan 523331

Showing all 1 district in Uruan View full page →

Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA 1 code

523341 Full page →

Urue-Offong 523341

Showing all 1 district in Urue-Offong/Oruko View full page →

Uyo LGA 3 codes

520001 Full page →

Uyo 520001

Abak Road / Ewet 520002

Oron Road / Ikot Ekpene Road 520003

Showing all 3 districts in Uyo View full page →

Frequently Asked Questions — Akwa Ibom Postal Codes

What is the postal code for Akwa Ibom State?

Akwa Ibom State uses the 520xxx postal zone. The main postal code for Uyo (the state capital) is 520001. Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.

What is the postal code for Uyo, Akwa Ibom?

The postal code for Uyo, Akwa Ibom State is 520001. This is the NIPOST code for the capital city. For other LGAs and districts, expand the relevant section above or click the LGA's "Full page" link.

What is the zip code for Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose. The postal code (zip code) for Akwa Ibom State is 520001 for Uyo. All Akwa Ibom postal codes begin with 520.

How many LGAs does Akwa Ibom State have?

Akwa Ibom State has 26 Local Government Areas, each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes. This page lists all 26 LGAs with a total of 30 postal districts.

How do I use a Akwa Ibom postal code on a form?

Find your specific LGA from the list above, then copy the 6-digit code for your district. Enter this code in any field asking for postal code, ZIP code, or NIPOST code. If your form only allows one code for the entire state, use 520001 (Uyo).

Who issues postal codes in Nigeria?

Postal codes in Nigeria are issued by NIPOST — the Nigerian Postal Service. Nigerian postal codes are 6-digit numbers. The first digit identifies the postal region. Akwa Ibom State falls in the South South zone, using the 520xxx code series.

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