Borgou Postal Codes, Benin

There is no official postal code or zip code for Borgou, as the country primarily uses a P.O. Box (French: Boîte Postale or BP) system for mail, not national codes. If an online form requires a mandatory code, 00000 (five zeros) can be used to complete the field. However, this is not an official code. For successful delivery to Benin, a valid P.O. Box (BP) number is essential. A sample P.O. Box address is: [Recipient Name], BP [XXXX], Borgou, Benin.

Municipalities in Borgou

Borgou on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Borgou department in Benin. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Borgou

Key Facts

Borgou is a department located in the northeastern part of Benin, serving as one of the country's twelve departments. Positioned as the largest department in Benin by land area, Borgou covers approximately 25,310 square kilometers and has a population of around 1.2 million people according to recent estimates. The department's capital is Parakou, which functions as the main economic and administrative hub for the region. Borgou is characterized by its diverse geography, featuring the Atakora mountain range in the northwest and transitioning to savannah plains in the eastern areas. The department is divided into eight communes: Bembèrèkè, Kalalé, N'Dali, Nikki, Parakou, Pèrèrè, Sinendé, and Tchaourou, each with distinct local governance. Economically, Borgou relies heavily on agriculture, with cotton production as the primary cash crop, alongside subsistence farming of yams, maize, and sorghum. The region also supports livestock rearing and has emerging trade activities due to its strategic location near the border with Nigeria. To access detailed postal code information for Borgou's communes and their subdivisions, users can explore the specific area pages on our platform.

Neighboring Regions

* Alibori

* Atacora

* Collines

* Donga