Bayelsa State
Postal Codes 2026
All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Bayelsa State — 8 LGAs • 19 districts • Zone code 561xxx
19Total Codes
8LGAs
YenagoaCapital
South SouthZone
Capital Postal Code
561001
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
Postal Codes in Bayelsa State (2026)
Bayelsa State uses the 561xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Yenagoa has the code 561001. The state has 8 Local Government Areas with a total of 19 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 Bayelsa State Address
[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State 561001
Nigeria
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State 561001
Nigeria
Example uses Yenagoa (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.
When to Use a Bayelsa Postal Code
BVN & Bank Registration
Enter your LGA's postal code when registering bank accounts or BVN at any commercial bank.
NIN Enrollment
NIMC registration forms require your area's 6-digit postal code. Use the code for your specific LGA.
JAMB & School Applications
Use your Bayelsa postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.
Online Shopping & Delivery
Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Bayelsa State.
Sending Mail or Parcels
Write the 6-digit code on the last line of the recipient's address before 'Nigeria'.
Voter Registration (PVC)
INEC voter registration forms require your LGA postal code for address verification.
All LGA Postal Codes in Bayelsa — Quick Links
Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.
Brass LGA
2 codes
561701
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Brass
561701
Twon-Brass
561701
Showing all 2 districts in Brass
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Ekeremor LGA
2 codes
561101
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Ekeremor
561101
Tuomo / Bomadi Road areas
561101
Showing all 2 districts in Ekeremor
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Kolokuma-Opokuma LGA
2 codes
561201
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Kolokuma
561201
Opokuma
561201
Showing all 2 districts in Kolokuma-Opokuma
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Nembe LGA
2 codes
561301
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Nembe
561301
Liama / Bassambiri
561301
Showing all 2 districts in Nembe
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Ogbia LGA
2 codes
561401
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Ogbia
561401
Oloibiri
561401
Showing all 2 districts in Ogbia
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Sagbama LGA
2 codes
561501
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Sagbama
561501
Ondewari / Agbere
561501
Showing all 2 districts in Sagbama
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Southern Ijaw LGA
2 codes
561601
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Southern Ijaw
561601
Oporoma / Amassoma
561601
Showing all 2 districts in Southern Ijaw
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Yenagoa LGA
5 codes
561001
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Yenagoa
561001
Swali
561001
Tombia
561001
Kpansia
561001
Yenagoa South / Central
561001
Showing all 5 districts in Yenagoa
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bayelsa Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Bayelsa State?
Bayelsa State uses the 561xxx postal zone.
The main postal code for Yenagoa (the state capital) is 561001.
Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.
What is the postal code for Yenagoa, Bayelsa?
The postal code for Yenagoa, Bayelsa State is 561001.
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 Bayelsa State, Nigeria?
Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose.
The postal code (zip code) for Bayelsa State is 561001 for Yenagoa.
All Bayelsa postal codes begin with 561.
How many LGAs does Bayelsa State have?
Bayelsa State has 8 Local Government Areas,
each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes.
This page lists all 8 LGAs with a total of 19 postal districts.
How do I use a Bayelsa 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 561001 (Yenagoa).
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.
Bayelsa State falls in the South South zone, using the 561xxx code series.
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