Mafara Postal Codes: 930115 | Bassa, Plateau

Key Facts

Mafara is a district located within the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State in north-central Nigeria. Situated in the central part of Bassa, Mafara lies within the Middle Belt region of Nigeria, characterized by its diverse ethnic composition and transitional climate between the humid south and arid north. The district covers approximately 150 square kilometers and serves as home to an estimated population of around 25,000 residents, primarily comprising indigenous ethnic groups including the Irigwe and other Bassa-speaking communities. Mafara is administratively divided into several wards and villages that maintain the traditional governance structures alongside modern local government administration. The region's economy is predominantly agricultural, with subsistence farming of crops like maize, millet, and yams, supplemented by small-scale trading activities. Geographically, Mafara features rolling hills and rocky outcrops typical of the Jos Plateau region, with elevations ranging between 1,200 and 1,400 meters above sea level. The district maintains basic infrastructure including primary healthcare centers, elementary schools, and periodic markets that serve both local residents and neighboring communities. For comprehensive postal code information and detailed addressing within Mafara's various sub-regions and villages, visitors can access our complete database of Nigerian location codes.

Neighboring Regions

• Kwall
• Jebu
• Zandi
• Kigom
• Hukke