Yagoua Postal Codes, Mayo-Danay, Extrême-Nord Cameroon
There is no official postal code or zip code for Yagoua, 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], Yagoua, Mayo-Danay, Extrême-Nord, Cameroon.
Postal Codes for Places in Yagoua
| Place Name | Postal Codes |
|---|---|
| Balamata | 00000 |
| Bangana | 00000 |
| Dana | 00000 |
| Dangabissi | 00000 |
| Diguisi | 00000 |
| Djokoydi | 00000 |
| Gamdama | 00000 |
| Goufka | 00000 |
| Irdeng | 00000 |
| Kertchem | 00000 |
| Marao | 00000 |
| Mouri I | 00000 |
| Nataye | 00000 |
| Souana | 00000 |
| Yagoua | 00000 |
| Zébé | 00000 |
| Zoulla | 00000 |
Sample Address Format for Yagoua
Street Address / PO Box
Yagoua, Mayo-Danay, Extrême-Nord, 00000
CAMEROON
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Yagoua on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Yagoua sub-divisions in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Yagoua Quick Facts
| Country | Cameroon (CM) |
|---|---|
| Regions | Extrême-Nord |
| Departments | Mayo-Danay |
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
What to Know About Yagoua
Key Facts
Yagoua is a commune and the capital of the Mayo-Danay department in Cameroon's Extrême-Nord region. Located in the far northern part of Cameroon, Yagoua sits in the flat plains of the Logone River basin, approximately 120 kilometers northeast of the regional capital Maroua. This strategically positioned town serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding agricultural areas. With an estimated population of around 40,000-50,000 people, Yagoua covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and lies at an elevation of about 300 meters above sea level. The commune is divided into multiple neighborhoods and outlying villages, with the local economy primarily based on agriculture, fishing, and cross-border trade with neighboring Chad. Yagoua experiences a typical Sahelian climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting the cultivation of crops like millet, sorghum, and cotton. As the departmental capital, Yagoua hosts important government offices and serves as a hub for accessing postal code information and administrative services for the entire Mayo-Danay department.
Neighboring Regions
* Maga
* Kaï-Kaï
* Guémé
* Wina
* Kalfou
* Guirvidig
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