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Garoua 1 Postal Codes: No Official Code | Bénoué, Nord

According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Garoua 1, as Cameroon does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Garoua 1, Bénoué.

Postal Codes for Places in Garoua 1

Showing 1 places in Garoua 1. Last verified with official records on May 2, 2026.

Sanguéré

Sample Address Format for Garoua 1

No official zip/postal code is used here. In forms you may use 00000 or N/A.
Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Garoua 1, Bénoué, Nord, 00000
CAMEROON

Garoua 1 on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Garoua 1 sub-divisions in Cameroon.

Garoua 1 Quick Facts

CountryCameroon (CM)
Administrative PathCameroon → Nord → Bénoué
Postal Code
RegionsNord
DepartmentsBénoué
ISO CodesCM / CMR / 120
Top-level domain (ccTLD).cm
Coordinates9.337178, 13.363618
Places1

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

Postal codes verified against the official UPU POST*CODE Database (latest available edition) · Page updated:

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