Gumel Postal Codes: 732101 to 732102 | Jigawa

Key Facts

Gumel is a Local Government Area in Jigawa State, Nigeria, serving as an important administrative and commercial center in the northern region of the country. Located in the northeastern part of Jigawa State near the border with the Republic of Niger, Gumel occupies a strategic position in the Sudan Savanna ecological zone. With an estimated population of approximately 150,000 people spread across its territory of about 1,161 square kilometers, Gumel maintains a significant presence in the state's demographic landscape. The area is divided into 11 political wards, each representing distinct communities within the local government structure. Historically, Gumel has been an important trading hub, particularly known for its agricultural markets and cross-border commerce with neighboring Niger Republic. The local economy is predominantly agrarian, with millet, sorghum, and cowpea being the primary crops cultivated by the predominantly Hausa and Fulani population. Gumel serves as a vital administrative center for the surrounding rural communities, providing essential government services and infrastructure. For comprehensive postal code information and detailed addressing data for Gumel's various wards and communities, users can access the complete database through our postal code lookup system.

Neighboring Regions

• Maigatari
• Gagarawa
• Sule Tankarkar
• Kazaure