Kano State
Postal Codes 2026
All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Kano State — 20 LGAs • 23 districts • Zone code 700xxx
23Total Codes
20LGAs
KanoCapital
North WestZone
Capital Postal Code
700001
Kano, Kano State
Postal Codes in Kano State (2026)
Kano State uses the 700xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Kano has the code 700001. The state has 20 Local Government Areas with a total of 23 postal districts listed below.
North West Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 7xxxxx–8xxxxx range. Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Jigawa share this zone.
How to Write a Kano State Address
[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Kano, Kano State 700001
Nigeria
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Kano, Kano State 700001
Nigeria
Example uses Kano (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.
When to Use a Kano 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 Kano postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.
Online Shopping & Delivery
Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Kano 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 Kano — Quick Links
Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.
Bichi LGA
1 code
703101
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Bichi
703101
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Dambatta LGA
1 code
703301
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Dambatta
703301
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Dawakin Tofa LGA
1 code
700103
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Dawakin Tofa
700103
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Gabasawa LGA
1 code
703401
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Gabasawa
703401
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Gano LGA
1 code
703501
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Gano
703501
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Garko LGA
1 code
703701
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Garko
703701
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Gaya LGA
1 code
703601
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Gaya
703601
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Gezawa LGA
1 code
703402
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Gezawa
703402
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Kano Municipal LGA
4 codes
700001
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Kano City / Gwale / Fagge
700001
Dala
700002
Nassarawa
700003
Tarauni
700004
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Karaye LGA
1 code
703801
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Karaye
703801
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Kiru LGA
1 code
703802
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Kiru
703802
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Kumbotso LGA
1 code
700241
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Kumbotso
700241
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Kunchi LGA
1 code
703901
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Kunchi
703901
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Minjibir LGA
1 code
704001
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Minjibir
704001
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Nassarawa LGA
1 code
700211
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Nassarawa
700211
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Rano LGA
1 code
704101
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Rano
704101
Showing all 1 district in Rano
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Sumaila LGA
1 code
704201
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Sumaila
704201
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Takai LGA
1 code
704301
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Takai
704301
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Ungogo LGA
1 code
700231
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Ungogo
700231
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Wudil LGA
1 code
704202
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Wudil
704202
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kano Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Kano State?
Kano State uses the 700xxx postal zone.
The main postal code for Kano (the state capital) is 700001.
Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.
What is the postal code for Kano, Kano?
The postal code for Kano, Kano State is 700001.
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 Kano State, Nigeria?
Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose.
The postal code (zip code) for Kano State is 700001 for Kano.
All Kano postal codes begin with 700.
How many LGAs does Kano State have?
Kano State has 20 Local Government Areas,
each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes.
This page lists all 20 LGAs with a total of 23 postal districts.
How do I use a Kano 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 700001 (Kano).
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.
Kano State falls in the North West zone, using the 700xxx code series.
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