Garoua 1 Postal Codes, Bénoué, Nord Cameroon

There is no official postal code or zip code for Garoua 1, 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], Garoua 1, Bénoué, Nord, Cameroon.

Garoua 1 on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Garoua 1 sub-divisions in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Garoua 1

Key Facts

Garoua 1 is an arrondissement (district) located in the Bénoué Department of Cameroon's Nord Region. Situated in the northern part of the country, this administrative division encompasses the urban core of Garoua city, which serves as the regional capital of Nord Region. Garoua 1 lies along the banks of the Bénoué River, approximately 1,160 kilometers north of Cameroon's capital, Yaoundé, and occupies a strategic position in the Sudanian savanna zone. The arrondissement covers an area of roughly 45 square kilometers and has an estimated population of over 120,000 residents, making it one of the most densely populated districts in northern Cameroon. As an urban arrondissement, Garoua 1 is divided into multiple neighborhoods and quarters rather than traditional villages or sub-arrondissements. The district serves as the commercial and administrative heart of Garoua city, hosting major government offices, markets, and transportation hubs. Visitors to this website can access detailed postal code information for the various neighborhoods and addresses within Garoua 1 arrondissement.

Neighboring Regions

* Garoua 2

* Garoua 3