Giwa / Shika Postal Codes, Giwa, Kaduna Nigeria

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

Giwa / Shika on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Giwa / Shika 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 Giwa / Shika

Key Facts

Giwa/Shika is a local government area located within Giwa Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Situated in the northern part of Nigeria, this region lies within the broader Giwa administrative division, which itself is positioned in the central zone of Kaduna State. Giwa/Shika serves as an important sub-regional administrative unit, functioning as one of the key subdivisions within Giwa Local Government Area. The area is characterized by its typical northern Nigerian savanna landscape, with vegetation consisting mainly of grasses and scattered trees that support both agricultural activities and livestock rearing. While specific population figures for Giwa/Shika alone are not readily available, the broader Giwa Local Government Area had an estimated population of over 280,000 people according to recent projections. The economy of Giwa/Shika is predominantly agricultural, with residents engaged in farming crops such as maize, millet, sorghum, and groundnuts, alongside significant livestock production including cattle, sheep, and goats. As a subdivision within Giwa Local Government Area, Giwa/Shika represents one of the organized administrative units that help facilitate local governance and service delivery to residents. For those seeking detailed location-specific information, accessing postal code data for the various communities within Giwa/Shika can provide precise addressing details for this sub-region.