What is the postal code for Awka, Anambra State?

The postal code for Awka, Anambra State is 420001. This is the NIPOST code for Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, Nigeria.

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

Anambra State has 21 Local Government Areas with unique NIPOST postal codes. The complete list of 21 LGAs and 24 postal districts is available on this page. Each LGA also has its own dedicated postal code page.

Anambra State
Postal Codes 2026

Q: What is the postal code for Anambra State?

The main postal code for Anambra State is 420001 for Awka (the state capital). Anambra State uses the 420xxx 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 Anambra State Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The postal code (zip code) for Anambra State is 420001 for Awka. All Anambra postal codes begin with 420.

All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Anambra State — 21 LGAs • 24 districts • Zone code 420xxx

24Total Codes

21LGAs

AwkaCapital

South EastZone

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Awka, Anambra State

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Postal Codes in Anambra State (2026)

Anambra State uses the 420xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Awka has the code 420001. The state has 21 Local Government Areas with a total of 24 postal districts listed below.

South East Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 4xxxxx range. Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi share this zone.

How to Write a Anambra State Address

[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Awka, Anambra State 420001
Nigeria

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

When to Use a Anambra 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 Anambra 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 Anambra 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 Anambra — Quick Links

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

Aguata 422001 Anambra East 421001 Anambra West 421101 Anaocha 420201 Awka North 420001 Awka South 420107 Ayamelum 421201 Dunukofia 420301 Ekwusigo 431001 Idemili North 434001 Idemili South 434101 Ihiala 435001 Njikoka 420401 Nnewi North 435201 Nnewi South 435301 Ogbaru 421301 Onitsha North 434201 Onitsha South 434201 Orumba North 422101 Orumba South 422201 Oyi 421401

Aguata LGA 2 codes

422001 Full page →

Ekwulobia 422001

Aguata / Isuofia 422002

Showing all 2 districts in Aguata View full page →

Anambra East LGA 1 code

421001 Full page →

Omor / Aguleri 421001

Showing all 1 district in Anambra East View full page →

Anambra West LGA 1 code

421101 Full page →

Nzam / Ogbaru 421101

Showing all 1 district in Anambra West View full page →

Anaocha LGA 1 code

420201 Full page →

Adazi / Agulu / Nnofuru 420201

Showing all 1 district in Anaocha View full page →

Awka North LGA 2 codes

420001 Full page →

Awka 420001

Achalla / Isulo 420002

Showing all 2 districts in Awka North View full page →

Awka South LGA 2 codes

420107 Full page →

Amawbia 420107

Nibo / Nise 420108

Showing all 2 districts in Awka South View full page →

Ayamelum LGA 1 code

421201 Full page →

Omor / Omasi 421201

Showing all 1 district in Ayamelum View full page →

Dunukofia LGA 1 code

420301 Full page →

Ukpo / Ifitedunu 420301

Showing all 1 district in Dunukofia View full page →

Ekwusigo LGA 1 code

431001 Full page →

Ozubulu / Ichi 431001

Showing all 1 district in Ekwusigo View full page →

Idemili North LGA 1 code

434001 Full page →

Ogidi / Obosi / Nkpor 434001

Showing all 1 district in Idemili North View full page →

Idemili South LGA 1 code

434101 Full page →

Ojoto / Oba 434101

Showing all 1 district in Idemili South View full page →

Ihiala LGA 1 code

435001 Full page →

Ihiala 435001

Showing all 1 district in Ihiala View full page →

Njikoka LGA 1 code

420401 Full page →

Abagana / Akwaeze 420401

Showing all 1 district in Njikoka View full page →

Nnewi North LGA 1 code

435201 Full page →

Nnewi / Otolo / Nnewichi 435201

Showing all 1 district in Nnewi North View full page →

Nnewi South LGA 1 code

435301 Full page →

Ukpor / Azigbo 435301

Showing all 1 district in Nnewi South View full page →

Ogbaru LGA 1 code

421301 Full page →

Atani / Ossomala 421301

Showing all 1 district in Ogbaru View full page →

Onitsha North LGA 1 code

434201 Full page →

Onitsha / Fegge / Inland Town 434201

Showing all 1 district in Onitsha North View full page →

Onitsha South LGA 1 code

434201 Full page →

Onitsha / Woliwo 434201

Showing all 1 district in Onitsha South View full page →

Orumba North LGA 1 code

422101 Full page →

Oko / Agbor-Obi 422101

Showing all 1 district in Orumba North View full page →

Orumba South LGA 1 code

422201 Full page →

Ajalli / Ndikelionwu 422201

Showing all 1 district in Orumba South View full page →

Oyi LGA 1 code

421401 Full page →

Nteje / Awkuzu 421401

Showing all 1 district in Oyi View full page →

Frequently Asked Questions — Anambra Postal Codes

What is the postal code for Anambra State?

Anambra State uses the 420xxx postal zone. The main postal code for Awka (the state capital) is 420001. Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.

What is the postal code for Awka, Anambra?

The postal code for Awka, Anambra State is 420001. 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 Anambra State, Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose. The postal code (zip code) for Anambra State is 420001 for Awka. All Anambra postal codes begin with 420.

How many LGAs does Anambra State have?

Anambra State has 21 Local Government Areas, each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes. This page lists all 21 LGAs with a total of 24 postal districts.

How do I use a Anambra 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 420001 (Awka).

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. Anambra State falls in the South East zone, using the 420xxx code series.

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