What is the postal code for Lokoja, Kogi State?

The postal code for Lokoja, Kogi State is 270001. This is the NIPOST code for Lokoja, the capital city of Kogi State, Nigeria.

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

Kogi State has 22 Local Government Areas with unique NIPOST postal codes. The complete list of 22 LGAs and 26 postal districts is available on this page. Each LGA also has its own dedicated postal code page.

Kogi State
Postal Codes 2026

Q: What is the postal code for Kogi State?

The main postal code for Kogi State is 270001 for Lokoja (the state capital). Kogi State uses the 270xxx 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 Kogi State Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The postal code (zip code) for Kogi State is 270001 for Lokoja. All Kogi postal codes begin with 270.

All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Kogi State — 22 LGAs • 26 districts • Zone code 270xxx

26Total Codes

22LGAs

LokojaCapital

North CentralZone

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Capital Postal Code

270001

Lokoja, Kogi State

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Postal Codes in Kogi State (2026)

Kogi State uses the 270xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Lokoja has the code 270001. The state has 22 Local Government Areas with a total of 26 postal districts listed below.

North Central Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 2xxxxx–9xxxxx range. FCT Abuja, Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Niger State share this zone.

How to Write a Kogi State Address

[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Lokoja, Kogi State 270001
Nigeria

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

When to Use a Kogi 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 Kogi 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 Kogi 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 Kogi — Quick Links

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

Adavi 260001 Ajaokuta 263001 Ankpa 270101 Bassa 270201 Dekina 272001 Ibaji 271001 Ibeji Oke 263101 Idah 271101 Igalamela-Odolu 271201 Ijumu 262001 Kabba/Bunu 261001 Kogi 260101 Lokoja 270001 Mopa-Muro 261101 Ofu 271301 Ogori/Magongo 261201 Okehi 264001 Okene 264001 Olamaboro 270301 Omala 270401 Yagba East 262101 Yagba West 262201

Adavi LGA 1 code

260001 Full page →

Ogaminana / Adavi 260001

Showing all 1 district in Adavi View full page →

Ajaokuta LGA 2 codes

263001 Full page →

Ajaokuta 263001

Ajaokuta Steel Complex 263001

Showing all 2 districts in Ajaokuta View full page →

Ankpa LGA 1 code

270101 Full page →

Ankpa 270101

Showing all 1 district in Ankpa View full page →

Bassa LGA 1 code

270201 Full page →

Oguma / Bassa 270201

Showing all 1 district in Bassa View full page →

Dekina LGA 1 code

272001 Full page →

Dekina / Ayangba 272001

Showing all 1 district in Dekina View full page →

Ibaji LGA 1 code

271001 Full page →

Ibaji / Ogane 271001

Showing all 1 district in Ibaji View full page →

Ibeji Oke LGA 1 code

263101 Full page →

Ibeji Oke 263101

Showing all 1 district in Ibeji Oke View full page →

Idah LGA 1 code

271101 Full page →

Idah 271101

Showing all 1 district in Idah View full page →

Igalamela-Odolu LGA 1 code

271201 Full page →

Ofu / Odolu 271201

Showing all 1 district in Igalamela-Odolu View full page →

Ijumu LGA 1 code

262001 Full page →

Iyara / Ijumu 262001

Showing all 1 district in Ijumu View full page →

Kabba/Bunu LGA 1 code

261001 Full page →

Kabba 261001

Showing all 1 district in Kabba/Bunu View full page →

Kogi LGA 1 code

260101 Full page →

Koton Karfe 260101

Showing all 1 district in Kogi View full page →

Lokoja LGA 3 codes

270001 Full page →

Lokoja 270001

Adankolo 270002

Gadumo / Felele 270003

Showing all 3 districts in Lokoja View full page →

Mopa-Muro LGA 1 code

261101 Full page →

Mopa 261101

Showing all 1 district in Mopa-Muro View full page →

Ofu LGA 1 code

271301 Full page →

Ofu / Ogane 271301

Showing all 1 district in Ofu View full page →

Ogori/Magongo LGA 1 code

261201 Full page →

Ogori 261201

Showing all 1 district in Ogori/Magongo View full page →

Okehi LGA 1 code

264001 Full page →

Okene / Okehi 264001

Showing all 1 district in Okehi View full page →

Okene LGA 2 codes

264001 Full page →

Okene 264001

Obehira 264001

Showing all 2 districts in Okene View full page →

Olamaboro LGA 1 code

270301 Full page →

Ogurugu / Olamaboro 270301

Showing all 1 district in Olamaboro View full page →

Omala LGA 1 code

270401 Full page →

Abejukolo / Omala 270401

Showing all 1 district in Omala View full page →

Yagba East LGA 1 code

262101 Full page →

Isanlu 262101

Showing all 1 district in Yagba East View full page →

Yagba West LGA 1 code

262201 Full page →

Egbe 262201

Showing all 1 district in Yagba West View full page →

Frequently Asked Questions — Kogi Postal Codes

What is the postal code for Kogi State?

Kogi State uses the 270xxx postal zone. The main postal code for Lokoja (the state capital) is 270001. Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.

What is the postal code for Lokoja, Kogi?

The postal code for Lokoja, Kogi State is 270001. 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 Kogi State, Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose. The postal code (zip code) for Kogi State is 270001 for Lokoja. All Kogi postal codes begin with 270.

How many LGAs does Kogi State have?

Kogi State has 22 Local Government Areas, each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes. This page lists all 22 LGAs with a total of 26 postal districts.

How do I use a Kogi 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 270001 (Lokoja).

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. Kogi State falls in the North Central zone, using the 270xxx code series.

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