Arochukwu Postal Codes, Abia Nigeria

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Arochukwu, located in Abia, Nigeria. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Arochukwu to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Areas in Arochukwu

Arochukwu on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Arochukwu local government areas in Nigeria. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Arochukwu

Key Facts

Arochukwu is a Local Government Area located in the northern part of Abia State, southeastern Nigeria. Situated along the Cross River, it serves as a significant border town between Nigeria and Cameroon, positioned approximately 20 kilometers from the international boundary. This historic region covers an area of about 524 square kilometers and has an estimated population of over 200,000 people according to recent projections. Arochukwu is administratively divided into 19 autonomous communities, each with its own traditional leadership structure, reflecting the area's rich cultural heritage. The region is particularly notable as the historical homeland of the Aro people, who established the powerful Aro Confederacy in the 17th century, a political and economic union that dominated much of southeastern Nigeria for centuries. The area features diverse topography ranging from river valleys to upland areas, with agriculture serving as the primary economic activity for most residents. Arochukwu is well-connected to other parts of Abia State through major roads and serves as an important commercial hub for surrounding rural communities. For those seeking to access postal code information for the various communities within Arochukwu Local Government Area, detailed postal addressing data is available for all 19 constituent autonomous regions.

Neighboring Regions

* Ohafia

* Bende

* Ikwuano

* Umuahia North