Bashar Postal Codes, Wase, Plateau Nigeria

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

Bashar on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Bashar 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 Bashar

Key Facts

Bashar is a town and the headquarters of the Wase Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Located in the southeastern part of Plateau State, Bashar serves as an important administrative and commercial center within the Wase region, situated approximately 200 kilometers southeast of Jos, the state capital. The town lies within the Middle Belt region of Nigeria, characterized by its diverse ethnic composition and transitional climate between the humid south and arid north. With an estimated population of around 25,000-30,000 people, Bashar covers an area of approximately 150 square kilometers and is predominantly inhabited by the Tarok people, along with other ethnic groups including the Fulani and Hausa communities. The town is divided into several wards and districts that form the core administrative units of the local government area. Economically, Bashar relies primarily on agriculture, with farming of crops such as yams, maize, and millet, along with livestock rearing being the mainstay of the local economy. The town also serves as a trading hub for surrounding rural communities and benefits from its proximity to the Wase Rock, a prominent geological formation and tourist attraction in the region. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Bashar's various districts and neighborhoods provides essential navigation and administrative support.

Neighboring Regions

* Wase

* Langtang North

* Mikang

* Kanam