Cross River State
Postal Codes 2026
All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Cross River State — 17 LGAs • 23 districts • Zone code 540xxx
23Total Codes
17LGAs
CalabarCapital
South SouthZone
Capital Postal Code
540001
Calabar, Cross River State
Postal Codes in Cross River State (2026)
Cross River State uses the 540xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Calabar has the code 540001. The state has 17 Local Government Areas with a total of 23 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 Cross River State Address
[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Calabar, Cross River State 540001
Nigeria
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Calabar, Cross River State 540001
Nigeria
Example uses Calabar (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.
When to Use a Cross River 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 Cross River postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.
Online Shopping & Delivery
Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Cross River 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 Cross River — Quick Links
Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.
Akamkpa LGA
2 codes
541001
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Akamkpa
541001
Oban
541002
Showing all 2 districts in Akamkpa
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Akpabuyo LGA
1 code
541101
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Akpabuyo
541101
Showing all 1 district in Akpabuyo
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Bakassi LGA
1 code
541201
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Bakassi / Abana
541201
Showing all 1 district in Bakassi
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Bekwarra LGA
1 code
542001
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Bekwarra
542001
Showing all 1 district in Bekwarra
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Biase LGA
1 code
541301
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Biase / Adim
541301
Showing all 1 district in Biase
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Boki LGA
1 code
542101
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Boki
542101
Showing all 1 district in Boki
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Calabar Municipal LGA
3 codes
540001
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Duke Town / Marina
540001
Calabar
540001
Atimbo / Efio-Ette
540002
Showing all 3 districts in Calabar Municipal
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Calabar South LGA
2 codes
540101
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State Housing
540101
Calabar South / Big Qua
540101
Showing all 2 districts in Calabar South
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Etung LGA
1 code
542201
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Effraya / Ajassor
542201
Showing all 1 district in Etung
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Ikom LGA
2 codes
543001
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Ikom
543001
Ikom Urban
543001
Showing all 2 districts in Ikom
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Obanliku LGA
1 code
542301
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Obanliku / Bebi
542301
Showing all 1 district in Obanliku
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Obubra LGA
1 code
541401
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Obubra
541401
Showing all 1 district in Obubra
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Obudu LGA
2 codes
542401
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Obudu
542401
Obudu Ranch
542402
Showing all 2 districts in Obudu
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Odukpani LGA
1 code
541501
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Odukpani
541501
Showing all 1 district in Odukpani
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Ogoja LGA
1 code
540201
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Ogoja
540201
Showing all 1 district in Ogoja
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Yakurr LGA
1 code
541601
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Ugep
541601
Showing all 1 district in Yakurr
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Yala LGA
1 code
542501
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Okuku / Yala
542501
Showing all 1 district in Yala
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cross River Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Cross River State?
Cross River State uses the 540xxx postal zone.
The main postal code for Calabar (the state capital) is 540001.
Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.
What is the postal code for Calabar, Cross River?
The postal code for Calabar, Cross River State is 540001.
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 Cross River State, Nigeria?
Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose.
The postal code (zip code) for Cross River State is 540001 for Calabar.
All Cross River postal codes begin with 540.
How many LGAs does Cross River State have?
Cross River State has 17 Local Government Areas,
each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes.
This page lists all 17 LGAs with a total of 23 postal districts.
How do I use a Cross River 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 540001 (Calabar).
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.
Cross River State falls in the South South zone, using the 540xxx code series.
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