Ogoja Urban Postal Codes, Bekwarra, Cross River Nigeria

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

Ogoja Urban on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ogoja Urban 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 Ogoja Urban

Key Facts

Ogoja Urban is a local government area headquarters and urban center located in Cross River State, southeastern Nigeria. Situated in the northern part of Cross River State, Ogoja Urban serves as the administrative capital of Ogoja Local Government Area and functions as a major commercial hub for the surrounding agricultural region. The town lies approximately 250 kilometers north of Calabar, the state capital, and occupies a strategic position near the border with Benue State. With an estimated population of around 85,000-100,000 people, Ogoja Urban covers an area of approximately 85 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of about 150 meters above sea level. The town is divided into several wards and neighborhoods that form its urban structure, including Igoli, Ibil, and Ugboro areas. As the headquarters of Ogoja Local Government Area, it administers the surrounding rural communities while serving as an important educational center with several secondary schools and the University of Calabar's satellite campus. The town's economy is primarily based on commerce, civil service employment, and processing of agricultural products from the fertile surrounding farmlands. For residents and businesses seeking postal services, Ogoja Urban provides access to postal code information for its various neighborhoods and the wider local government area it administers.

Neighboring Regions

* Obudu

* Yala

* Bekwarra