Potiskum Postal Codes, Yobe Nigeria

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

Potiskum on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Potiskum local government 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 Potiskum

Key Facts

Potiskum is a Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria, serving as both an administrative division and a major urban center. Located in the northeastern part of Nigeria, Potiskum lies within the Sudan Savanna vegetation zone and is positioned approximately 100 kilometers south of the state capital, Damaturu. As one of the largest and most populous local government areas in Yobe State, Potiskum covers an area of about 559 square kilometers and has an estimated population exceeding 200,000 people, making it a significant commercial and transportation hub in the region. The area is divided into 11 administrative wards, including Potiskum Town, Dagambi, Dogo Nini, and others, which help manage local governance and service delivery. Historically known as an important center for agriculture and trade, particularly in grains and livestock, Potiskum also hosts a major cattle market that attracts traders from across West Africa. For those seeking detailed location information, postal codes and addressing data are available for all its constituent wards and neighborhoods through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

* Fika

* Nangere

* Gulani

* Jakusko