Yankwashi Postal Codes: 705102 | Jigawa
The Postal Codes for Yankwashi is 705102 in Jigawa, Jigawa, Nigeria. The table below lists Postal Codes and postcodes for places within Yankwashi.
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Yankwashi, Jigawa, 705102
NIGERIA
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Yankwashi Quick Facts
| Country | Nigeria (NG) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Nigeria → Jigawa |
| Postal Code | 705102 |
| State | Jigawa |
| ISO Codes | NG / NGA / 566 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .ng |
| Coordinates | 12.739644, 8.560579 |
| Areas | 1 |
What to Know About Yankwashi
Key Facts
Yankwashi is a Local Government Area (LGA) located in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Situated in the northern part of the state, Yankwashi lies within the Sudan Savanna ecological zone, characterized by its semi-arid climate and predominantly agricultural landscape. The LGA covers an approximate area of 371 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 125,000 people according to recent projections. Yankwashi is administratively divided into 10 electoral wards, which serve as its primary sub-regional units for governance and development planning. The area's economy is primarily agrarian, with residents engaged in subsistence farming of crops like millet, sorghum, and groundnuts, along with some livestock rearing. Yankwashi town serves as the administrative headquarters and main commercial center for the LGA. The region experiences distinct wet and dry seasons typical of Nigeria's northern states, with rainfall patterns supporting the agricultural activities that form the backbone of local livelihoods. For comprehensive postal code information and detailed addressing across Yankwashi's various wards and communities, users can access our complete database of Nigerian location codes.
Neighboring Regions
- Kiyawa
- Gwiwa
- Kazaure
- Roni