Mafa Postal Codes, Borno Nigeria

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

Areas in Mafa

Mafa on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Mafa 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 Mafa

Key Facts

Mafa is a Local Government Area (LGA) located in the northeastern part of Borno State, Nigeria, situated within the semi-arid Sahel region. Positioned approximately 45 kilometers northeast of Maiduguri, the state capital, Mafa occupies a strategic location in the central part of Borno State. The LGA covers an area of approximately 1,244 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and administrative center in the region. Mafa's terrain consists primarily of flat plains with scattered inselbergs, characteristic of the Chad Basin geological formation, and the area experiences a typical Sahelian climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. As one of the 27 Local Government Areas in Borno State, Mafa is administratively divided into 10 electoral wards, including Mafa Central, Lawanti, and other surrounding communities. The population, though affected by regional security challenges in recent years, traditionally consists predominantly of Kanuri people engaged in farming, livestock rearing, and small-scale trading activities. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about Mafa's constituent wards and communities, comprehensive data is available through official channels.

Neighboring Regions

* Maiduguri

* Dikwa

* Konduga

* Jere