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Sokoto City Postal Codes: 840212 to 840234 | Sokoto North, Sokoto

Postal Codes for Sokoto City range from 840212 to 840234 in Sokoto North, Sokoto, Nigeria. To find exact Postal Codes and postcodes within Sokoto City, choose from the districts below.

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Showing 1 places in Sokoto City. Last verified with official records on April 24, 2026.

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Sample Address Format for Sokoto City

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Sokoto City, Sokoto North, Sokoto, 840212, 840213, 840221, 840222, 840223, 840224, 840231, 840232, 840233, 840234, …
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Sokoto City Quick Facts

CountryNigeria (NG)
Administrative PathNigeria → Sokoto → Sokoto North
Postal Code840212~840234
StateSokoto
Local Government AreasSokoto North
ISO CodesNG / NGA / 566
Top-level domain (ccTLD).ng
Coordinates13.0656, 5.26804
Places1

What to Know About Sokoto City

Key Facts

Sokoto City is the capital city of Sokoto State in northwestern Nigeria, serving as both a local government area and the state's administrative center. Located along the Sokoto River in the Sokoto North local government area, this historic city lies approximately 500 kilometers northwest of Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital. With an estimated population of over 500,000 people, Sokoto City covers an area of about 145 square kilometers and stands as the largest urban center in the state. The city is divided into several wards and neighborhoods that form its administrative structure, including areas like Gagi, Arkilla, and Rijiyar Dorowa. As the seat of the Sultan of Sokoto, who serves as the spiritual leader of Nigeria's Muslim community, the city holds significant religious and cultural importance throughout West Africa. Sokoto City's strategic position near the border with Niger Republic has historically made it a crucial trading hub and center for Islamic scholarship. For those seeking to access postal code information for Sokoto City's various neighborhoods and administrative wards, this platform provides comprehensive coverage of the area's addressing system.

Neighboring Regions

  • Sokoto South
  • Wamakko
  • Kware
  • Dange-Shuni

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