Gbonyin Postal Codes, Ekiti Nigeria

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

Areas in Gbonyin

Gbonyin on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Gbonyin 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 Gbonyin

Key Facts

Gbonyin is a Local Government Area (LGA) located in the southeastern part of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Situated within the tropical rainforest zone of southwestern Nigeria, Gbonyin lies approximately between latitudes 7°30'N and 7°45'N and longitudes 5°15'E and 5°30'E. This local government area covers an estimated land area of about 350 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 120,000 people according to recent estimates. Gbonyin is administratively divided into 10 wards, including Aisegba, Egbe, Ijan, Iro, Iworoko, Odo-Oro, Omuo, Osin, and Oye. The region is characterized by its undulating terrain with numerous hills and valleys, typical of the Yoruba uplands, and is drained by several seasonal streams that feed into the larger river systems of southwestern Nigeria. Agriculture forms the backbone of Gbonyin's economy, with significant production of cocoa, kolanuts, palm produce, and food crops such as yams, cassava, and maize. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Ekiti people, a subgroup of the Yoruba ethnic group, who maintain rich cultural traditions and festivals. To access detailed postal code information for the various communities and settlements within Gbonyin Local Government Area, users can explore the specific sub-regions and wards through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

* Ikole

* Oye

* Ekiti East

* Irepodun/Ifelodun