Gusau Postal Codes, Zamfara Nigeria

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

Cities in Gusau

Gusau on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Gusau 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 Gusau

Key Facts

Gusau is the capital city of Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, serving as both the state's administrative headquarters and its largest urban center. Strategically positioned in the central part of Zamfara State, Gusau lies approximately 385 kilometers northwest of Nigeria's capital, Abuja, and about 240 kilometers southwest of Sokoto. The city occupies a significant position within the broader Hausa cultural region and serves as a major commercial hub for the surrounding agricultural areas. With an estimated population of over 400,000 people as of recent estimates, Gusau has experienced substantial growth in recent decades, transforming from a traditional trading town into a modern urban center while maintaining its cultural heritage. The city is administratively divided into several local wards and districts that facilitate governance and service delivery to its residents. Gusau's economy is predominantly driven by commerce, government administration, and processing of agricultural products from the surrounding region, particularly cotton, groundnuts, and grains. As the primary urban center of Zamfara State, Gusau provides access to comprehensive postal code information for all its constituent neighborhoods and surrounding communities, enabling efficient mail delivery and location-based services throughout the region.

Neighboring Regions

* Bungudu

* Maru

* Tsafe