Gombe Postal Codes: 760101 to 771104

Key Facts

Gombe is a state located in northeastern Nigeria, positioned within the country's North East geopolitical zone. It lies approximately between latitudes 9°30' and 12°30' north and longitudes 8°45' and 11°45' east, serving as a transitional zone between the Sudan Savannah and the Sahel Savannah regions. With an estimated population of around 3.3 million people as of recent estimates, Gombe State covers a land area of approximately 20,265 square kilometers, making it one of Nigeria's medium-sized states in terms of both population and territory. The state is administratively divided into 11 local government areas, including Gombe (the state capital), Akko, Balanga, Billiri, Dukku, Funakaye, Kaltungo, Kwami, Nafada, Shongom, and Yamaltu/Deba. Gombe State was created on October 1, 1996, during the military administration of General Sani Abacha, carved out from the old Bauchi State to bring governance closer to the people. The state's economy is predominantly agricultural, with significant production of crops such as cotton, groundnuts, and maize, while also featuring some mineral resources including gypsum and limestone. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Gombe State's various local government areas and communities, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate mail delivery and location-based services throughout the region.

Neighboring Regions

• Bauchi
• Yobe
• Borno
• Adamawa
• Taraba