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Banikoara Postal Codes: No Official Code | Alibori

According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Banikoara, as Benin does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Banikoara, Alibori.

Postal Codes for Places in Banikoara

Showing 10 places in Banikoara. Last verified with official records on May 2, 2026.

Banikoara
Founougo
Gomparou
Goumori
Kokey
Kokiborou
Ounet
Sompérékou
Soroko
Toura

Sample Address Format for Banikoara

No official zip/postal code is used here. In forms you may use 00000 or N/A.
Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Banikoara, Alibori, 00000
BENIN

Banikoara on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Banikoara municipalities in Benin.

Banikoara Quick Facts

CountryBenin (BJ)
Administrative PathBenin → Alibori
Postal Code
DepartmentAlibori
ISO CodesBJ / BEN / 204
Top-level domain (ccTLD).bj
Coordinates11.326254, 2.473041
Places10

What to Know About Banikoara

Key Facts

Banikoara is a commune and arrondissement located in the Alibori Department of northern Benin. Situated in the northeastern part of the department near the border with Niger, Banikoara serves as an important administrative and economic center for the surrounding agricultural region. The commune covers an area of approximately 4,500 square kilometers and has a population of around 120,000 people, making it one of the larger communes in the Alibori Department. Banikoara is characterized by its savanna landscape and plays a crucial role in Benin's cotton production, being part of the country's primary cotton-growing region. The commune is divided into multiple arrondissements and villages, with its economy heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly cotton farming, along with food crops like maize, millet, and sorghum. The town of Banikoara itself serves as the administrative headquarters and features basic infrastructure including markets, schools, and health facilities that serve the rural population. As you explore postal code information for Banikoara's various arrondissements and villages, you'll find detailed location data that helps navigate this important agricultural commune in northern Benin.

Neighboring Regions

  • Kérou
  • Malanville
  • Gogounou
  • Ségbana
  • Kandi

Postal codes verified against the official UPU POST*CODE Database (latest available edition) · Page updated: