Mayo-Danay Postal Codes, Extrême-Nord Cameroon
There is no official postal code or zip code for Mayo-Danay, 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], Mayo-Danay, Extrême-Nord, Cameroon.
Sub-divisions in Mayo-Danay
Sample Address Format for Mayo-Danay
Street Address / PO Box
Mayo-Danay, Extrême-Nord, 00000
CAMEROON
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Mayo-Danay on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Mayo-Danay departments in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Mayo-Danay Quick Facts
| Country | Cameroon (CM) |
|---|---|
| Regions | Extrême-Nord |
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
What to Know About Mayo-Danay
Key Facts
Mayo-Danay is a department located in the Extrême-Nord region of Cameroon, situated in the northernmost part of the country near the border with Chad. This administrative division covers an area of approximately 5,300 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and administrative center within the region. The department is characterized by its semi-arid Sahelian landscape, with the Mayo-Danay River providing crucial water resources for the local population of around 500,000 people. Mayo-Danay is divided into 12 communes, including the departmental capital Yagoua, which functions as the main urban and commercial hub. The economy is predominantly based on subsistence farming, livestock rearing, and fishing in the seasonal waterways that give the department its name. This department plays a vital role in cross-border trade and cultural exchange due to its proximity to Chad, with many residents engaging in transhumance and commerce across the international boundary. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various communes within Mayo-Danay, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries and documentation needs.
Neighboring Regions
* Mayo-Kani
* Mayo-Sava
* Diamaré
* Logone-et-Chari
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