Garoua 3 Postal Codes, Bénoué, Nord Cameroon
There is no official postal code or zip code for Garoua 3, 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 3, Bénoué, Nord, Cameroon.
Sample Address Format for Garoua 3
Street Address / PO Box
Garoua 3, Bénoué, Nord, 00000
CAMEROON
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Garoua 3 on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Garoua 3 sub-divisions in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Garoua 3 Quick Facts
| Country | Cameroon (CM) |
|---|---|
| Regions | Nord |
| Departments | Bénoué |
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
What to Know About Garoua 3
Key Facts
Garoua 3 is an arrondissement located in the Bénoué department of Cameroon's Nord region. Situated in the northern part of the country, this administrative division forms part of the urban fabric surrounding Garoua, the regional capital and one of Cameroon's major northern cities. The arrondissement lies approximately 1,100 kilometers north of Yaoundé, the national capital, and occupies a strategic position within the broader Bénoué River basin. While specific population figures for Garoua 3 are not readily available, the broader Garoua metropolitan area serves as home to over 600,000 residents, making it one of Cameroon's most populous urban centers. As an arrondissement, Garoua 3 represents one of the fundamental administrative units within Cameroon's decentralized governance structure, typically encompassing multiple neighborhoods and quarters that collectively form this urban administrative entity. The area falls within the Sudanian Savanna ecological zone, characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons that influence local agriculture and daily life. Visitors and residents can access comprehensive postal code information for all neighborhoods and sub-divisions within Garoua 3 through our detailed regional database.
Neighboring Regions
* Garoua 1
* Garoua 2
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