Gerie Postal Codes: 652105 | Girei, Adamawa

Key Facts

Gerie is a local government area located within Girei Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Situated in the northeastern region of Nigeria, Gerie occupies a strategic position within the broader Girei administrative division, which itself lies in the central part of Adamawa State. This area forms part of the Sudan Savanna vegetation zone, characterized by grasslands with scattered trees, and experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. While specific population figures for Gerie are not readily available, the broader Girei Local Government Area had an estimated population of approximately 170,000 people according to recent projections, with Gerie representing one of its key constituent communities. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Fulani ethnic group, alongside other ethnic communities, with agriculture serving as the primary economic activity, particularly the cultivation of crops like maize, millet, and groundnuts, as well as livestock rearing. Gerie falls under the traditional administration of the Girei Chiefdom and contains several smaller settlements and villages within its boundaries. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services or verify delivery addresses, comprehensive postal code information for all sub-regions and communities within Gerie is available through our detailed location database.