Kukawa Postal Codes, Borno Nigeria

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

Areas in Kukawa

Kukawa on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Kukawa 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 Kukawa

Key Facts

Kukawa is a Local Government Area (LGA) located in the northeastern part of Borno State, Nigeria, situated in the semi-arid Sahel region near the southern shores of Lake Chad. This administrative division occupies a strategic position in the Chad Basin, approximately 180 kilometers north of Maiduguri, the state capital, and shares proximity to international borders with neighboring countries. Kukawa covers an area of roughly 4,925 square kilometers and, according to recent estimates, has a population of approximately 203,000 people, primarily from Kanuri and other ethnic groups engaged in farming, fishing, and pastoralism. The LGA is divided into 10 wards, including Kukawa, Cross Kauwa, Baga, and Doron Baga, which serve as its key administrative subdivisions. Historically significant as the capital of the Kanem-Bornu Empire in the 19th century, Kukawa features a landscape characterized by flat plains, seasonal wetlands, and the Lake Chad ecosystem, supporting livelihoods through agriculture and fishing. For detailed postal codes and location-based services across its wards, users can explore the sub-regional directories available on this platform.

Neighboring Regions

* Monguno

* Kukawa

* Abadam

* Marte

* Guzamala

* Nganzai