Extrême-Nord Postal Codes, Cameroon

There is no official postal code or zip code for Extrême-Nord, as the Cameroon postal service does not use codes for sorting or "door-to-door" delivery. The system relies almost exclusively on P.O. Boxes (French: Boîte Postale or BP). If an online form requires a mandatory code, 00000 (five zeros) can be used as a placeholder, but this is not an official code. For successful delivery, a valid P.O. Box (BP) number is essential. A sample P.O. Box address is: [Recipient Name], BP [XXXX], Extrême-Nord, Cameroon.

Departments in Extrême-Nord

Extrême-Nord on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Extrême-Nord regions in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Extrême-Nord

Key Facts

Extrême-Nord is a region of Cameroon, representing the northernmost administrative division of the country. Located in the far northern part of Cameroon, it borders Nigeria to the west, Chad to the east, and the Central African Republic to the southeast, while its southern boundary connects with Cameroon's North Region. With an area of approximately 34,263 square kilometers, Extrême-Nord is one of Cameroon's largest regions by land area and supports a population of over 3.9 million people, making it one of the most densely populated regions in the northern part of the country. The region is administratively divided into 6 departments: Diamaré, Logone-et-Chari, Mayo-Danay, Mayo-Kani, Mayo-Sava, and Mayo-Tsanaga, each containing multiple communes and arrondissements. The landscape is characterized by the semi-arid Sahelian climate, with the Mandara Mountains in the northwest and the vast plains of the Logone River basin dominating much of the territory. Major economic activities include agriculture, livestock rearing, and cross-border trade, with Maroua serving as the regional capital and largest urban center. This region's strategic border location and diverse ethnic composition make it an important area for understanding Cameroon's northern dynamics. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Extrême-Nord's departments and communes, comprehensive regional data is available.

Neighboring Regions

* North Region

* Adamawa Region

* Far North (Nigeria)

* Lake Chad Region (Chad)

* Logone Occidental (Chad)

* Mayo-Kebbi Est (Chad)