Kebbe Postal Codes: 850105 | Sokoto

Key Facts

Kebbe is a local government area located in the northeastern part of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Situated within the expansive Sokoto State in northwestern Nigeria, Kebbe occupies a strategic position near the border with neighboring Niger Republic. This local government area covers approximately 1,681 square kilometers of territory characterized by semi-arid savanna vegetation typical of the Sudan-Sahel region. With an estimated population of around 150,000 people according to recent projections, Kebbe serves as an important administrative and economic center for its surrounding rural communities. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Fulani and Hausa ethnic groups, who primarily engage in agriculture, livestock rearing, and small-scale trading activities. Kebbe is administratively divided into several wards including Kebbe East, Kebbe West, and other smaller administrative units that facilitate local governance and service delivery. The region's economy is largely dependent on rain-fed agriculture, with millet, sorghum, and cowpeas being the main crops cultivated by local farmers. As part of our comprehensive geographical database, visitors can access detailed postal code information and administrative data for all sub-regions within Kebbe local government area to facilitate various administrative and commercial purposes.

Neighboring Regions

• Tambuwal
• Shagari
• Yabo
• Dange-Shuni
• Bodinga
• Kware
• Rabah
• Goronyo
• Isa