Gashaka Postal Codes, Bade, Yobe Nigeria

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

Gashaka on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Gashaka 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 Gashaka

Key Facts

Gashaka is a local government area located in the Taraba State of northeastern Nigeria, positioned in the southern part of the state near the border with Cameroon. This region covers approximately 6,200 square kilometers of diverse terrain that ranges from the lush grasslands of the Benue Valley to the rugged mountains of the Gashaka-Gumti National Park, which occupies a significant portion of the area. With an estimated population of around 120,000 people, Gashaka is home to various ethnic groups including the Fulani, Jukun, and Chamba peoples who engage primarily in agriculture, livestock rearing, and small-scale trading. The local government area is divided into 10 administrative wards that help manage governance and development across its scattered settlements. Gashaka serves as an important ecological zone housing Nigeria's largest national park, which contains critical biodiversity including endangered species like chimpanzees, elephants, and various antelope species. The region's economy is predominantly agrarian, with crops such as yams, maize, and groundnuts cultivated in the fertile valleys, while the mountainous areas provide opportunities for tourism and conservation activities. Visitors and residents can access detailed postal code information for Gashaka's various communities to facilitate communication and service delivery across this expansive rural territory.

Neighboring Regions

* Sardauna

* Kurmi

* Bali

* Donga