Sifawa Postal Codes: 852103 | Bodinga, Sokoto

Key Facts

Sifawa is a town and local government area in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Located in the northwestern region of Nigeria, Sifawa sits within the broader Bodinga administrative area, which itself is part of Sokoto State near the border with Niger. This town occupies a strategic position in the semi-arid Sahel region, characterized by its savanna landscape and seasonal climate patterns. While specific population figures for Sifawa itself are not readily available, Bodinga Local Government Area had an estimated population of approximately 200,000 people according to recent projections. The town serves as an important local administrative and commercial center for surrounding rural communities, with agriculture forming the backbone of its economy through the cultivation of crops like millet, sorghum, and groundnuts, alongside livestock rearing. Sifawa contains several smaller settlements and villages within its jurisdiction, though the exact number of these sub-regions varies by administrative classification. As a significant settlement within Bodinga, Sifawa plays a crucial role in local governance and service provision for residents seeking various administrative services, including postal code information for its constituent areas and neighboring communities.

Neighboring Regions

• Bodinga Town
• Dange
• Gidan Madi
• Kware
• Shuni