Zamfara Postal Codes: 620101 to 860272

Key Facts

Zamfara is a state located in northwestern Nigeria, forming part of the country's North West geopolitical zone. Situated approximately between latitudes 10° and 13° North and longitudes 4° and 7° East, Zamfara shares borders with several other Nigerian states and the Republic of Niger to the north. The state covers an area of about 39,762 square kilometers, making it one of the larger states in Nigeria, with an estimated population of over 4.5 million people according to recent projections. Zamfara is administratively divided into 14 local government areas, including Gusau (the state capital), Anka, Bakura, Bukkuyum, Bungudu, and others. The state's geography is characterized by the rolling hills of the Zamfara plateau and the vast savannah vegetation typical of the Sudan Savannah belt. Historically, Zamfara was one of the old Hausa city-states before being incorporated into the Sokoto Caliphate in the early 19th century, and it gained statehood on October 1, 1996, when it was carved out of the former Sokoto State. The state is known for its significant mineral resources, particularly gold, which has made mining an important economic activity alongside agriculture, where crops like millet, guinea corn, maize, rice, and groundnuts are cultivated. For those seeking detailed information about Zamfara's administrative subdivisions, this platform provides comprehensive postal code data for all its local government areas and their constituent communities.

Neighboring Regions

• Kebbi
• Sokoto
• Katsina
• Kaduna
• Niger
• Kano