Gwiwa Postal Codes, Gwiwa, Jigawa Nigeria

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

Gwiwa on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Gwiwa 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 Gwiwa

Key Facts

Gwiwa is a Local Government Area (LGA) located in Jigawa State, Nigeria, situated in the northern part of the country. This administrative region lies in the northwestern section of Jigawa State, sharing borders with several neighboring LGAs. With an approximate population of around 150,000 people according to recent estimates, Gwiwa covers a land area of approximately 1,000 square kilometers, characterized by typical Sahel savannah vegetation that dominates this part of northern Nigeria. The LGA is divided into 10 electoral wards, which serve as its primary administrative subdivisions, including Gwiwa, Darina, Yola, Korayel, and others that help in local governance and service delivery. The area's economy is predominantly agricultural, with farming and livestock rearing being the mainstay activities for most residents, cultivating crops such as millet, sorghum, and groundnuts that thrive in the semi-arid conditions. Gwiwa serves as an important local administrative center, providing essential services and governance to the surrounding rural communities within its jurisdiction. For those seeking detailed postal code information and location data for the various wards and communities within Gwiwa Local Government Area, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and address verification throughout this region of Jigawa State.

Neighboring Regions

* Ringim

* Garki

* Kazaure

* Yankwashi

* Babura