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Zamfara State is a state in northwestern Nigeria and its capital is Gusau. Zamfara was carved out of Sokoto State in 1996. According to the 2006 census and contains fourteen local government areas with the population of 9,278,873.
It is bordered to the north by the Republic of the Niger, to the south by Kaduna State, to the east by Katsina State. on the Western side of the state is Sokoto state, Kebbi state and Niger state.
The city of Gusau is located in northwestern Nigeria. It is the capital of Zamfara State. It is also the name of the state’s Local Government Area (LGA) Gusau, and it has a population of 383,162 according to the 2006 census.
Hausa is the official language of this state. Despite the fact that there are a few people speaking languages such as Igbo and Yoruba in Zamfara, the major languages spoken in this region are as follows:
Zamfara State is home to a number of tourist attractions. these attractions are not only significant for fun and entertainment, they also hold historical or religious importance. These include
Agriculture is one of the major source of revenue and the occupation of the people of Zamfara State with over 80% of its population engaged in agriculture. Some of the agricultural products include millet, guinea corn, maize, rice, groundnut, cotton, tobacco and beans.
The States slogan is farming is our pride because Agriculture is a major source of foodstuff, raw materials and employment opportunities to young people in the State.
Zamfara state has many natural resources that contribute to the economy of Zamfara state and the country, some of the natural resources are:
Zamfara State consists of fourteen (14) Local Government Areas. They are:
The postcode/zip code for all the areas and regions in Anka LGA, Zamfara State is 890001
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Anka | 890001 |
The postcode/zip code for all the areas and regions in Bakura LGA, Zamfara State is 880001
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Bakura | 881001 |
The areas, places, and locations under Chafe (Tsafe) LGA in Zamfara State use the number, 880002 and 880003 as their postal code.
| Location | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Tsafe | 880002 |
| Kucheri | 880003 |
The areas, places, and locations under Bukkuyum LGA in Zamfara State use the number, 891XXX as their postal code.
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| All Locations | 891XXX |
The areas, places, and locations under Bungudu LGA, Zamfara State use the number, 881001 as their postal code.
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Bungudu | 881001 |
The areas, places, and locations in Maradun Local Government Area uses 881XXX as their postal/zip code
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| All Locations in Maradun LGA | 881XXX |
The areas, places, and locations in Maru Local Government Area uses 890xxx as their postal/zip code
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| All Locations in Maru LGA | 890xxx |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| All locations in Gummi Local Government Area | 891001 |
Shinkafi is one of the fourteen (14) Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The areas, places, and locations in Shinkafi Local Government Area uses 883002 as their postal/zip code.
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| All locations in Shinkafi Local Government Area | 883002 |
Talata Mafara is one of the fourteen (14) Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The areas, places, and locations in Talata Mafara Local Government Area uses 892001 as their postal/zip code.
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| All locations in Talata Mafara Local Government Area | 892001 |
Zurmi is one of the fourteen (14) Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The areas, places, and locations in Zurmi Local Government Area uses 882XXX as their postal/zip code.
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| All locations in Zurmi Local Government Area | 882XXX |
Here are the postcodes for areas within Kaura Namoda LGA including Lungun Galadima, Post office and Kofar Kwatar Kwashi
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Emir’sPalace | 882212 |
| Emirs Palace Rd. | 882212 |
| Jibwis School | 882212 |
| Communites.Primary School. | 882212 |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Family Support | 882271 |
| Programme (FSP) | 882271 |
| General.Hospital | 882271 |
| Market | 882271 |
| Ministry.of Information | 882271 |
| NEPA Office | 882271 |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Federal Polytechnic | 882231 |
| Gusau Rd. | 882231 |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Gusau Rd. | 882241 |
| Government.Day Secondary School | 882241 |
| Shiyar Mai Jubbu | 882241 |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Gusau Rd. | 882261 |
| Interal Revenue | 882261 |
| Local Government Secretariat | 882261 |
| NITEL Office | 882261 |
| Polytechnic.Hostel | 882261 |
| Post Office | 882261 |
| Sharia High Court | 882261 |
| State Low Cost | 882261 |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Gusau Rd. | 852211 |
| Kaura Namoda Communite Bank | 852211 |
| Kofar KwatarKwashi | 852211 |
| Palace Rd. | 852211 |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Gusau Rd. | 882221 |
| Lungun Galadima | 882221 |
| Palace Rd. | 882221 |
Locations within Hakimi Dan Hassan make use of 882285 Postcode/Zip code.
Locations within Shiyar Dan Galadima make use of 882282 Postcode/Zip code.
Locations within Shiyar Limanchi make use of 882281 Postcode/Zip code.
Areas located in Shiyar Sarkin Baura make use of 882284 Postcode/Zip code.
Areas Located in Shiyar Wali make use of 882283 Postcode/Zip code.
the streets and districts within the Tsohuwar Kasuwa use 882214 Postcode/Zip code.
Locations within Gusau LGA and town make use of varying postal (zip) codes.
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Bulasa Forest Reserve | 860211 |
| Cemetary | 860211 |
| Dukku Barracks | 860211 |
| Jega Rd. | 860211 |
| Ministry of Agric | 860211 |
| N.R.C. Office | 860211 |
| Pilgrim Camp | 860211 |
| Proposed Comunity Site | 860211 |
| Proprosed Hospital Annex | 860211 |
| Safari Guest Inn | 860211 |
| 1st Canteen Rd. | 860211 |
| 2nd Canteen Rd. | 860211 |
| Ahmadu Bello Way | 860211 |
| Bye Pass | 860211 |
| Gusau Guest Inn Rd. | 860211 |
| Halda Rd. | 860211 |
| Hilingunzu Rd. | 860211 |
| Kanwuri Rd. | 860211 |
| Market Rd. | 860211 |
| Off One Way Rd. | 860211 |
| One Way Rd. | 860211 |
| Shamayanu Rd. | 860211 |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| A. S. Fuwe Estate Rd. | 860271 |
| Ahmadu Bello Way | 860271 |
| Sabon Fege Rd. | 860271 |
| Prison Rd. | 860271 |
| Zamfara Text Rd | 860271 |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Ahmadu Bello Way | 860272 |
| Janyau Village Rd. | 860272 |
| Primary School Rd. | 860272 |
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Abdullahi Fodio Rd. | 860231 |
| Abubakar Mayaki St. | 860231 |
| Barau Maiyaki St. | 860231 |
| Ibrahim Bashir Rd. | 860231 |
| Liman Nata’ala St. | 860231 |
| Mohammed Bandi Rd. | 860231 |
| Ninoma St. | 860231 |
| Sardauna Nassarawa St. | 860231 |
| Shehu S/Gabas St. | 860231 |
| Sultan Bello Rd. | 860231 |
| Cool Cut Rd. | 860231 |
| Hallday Hotel Rd. | 860231 |
| International Hotel | 860231 |
| Mechanical | 860231 |
| Market Rd. | 860231 |
| Premier Rd. | 860231 |
| Prison Rd. | 860231 |
| Zaria Bye Pass | 860231 |
Magaji
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| One Way Rd. | 860241 |
| Training Factory Rd. | 860241 |
| Wankie Rd. | 860241 |
Bye Pass
| Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Training Factory Rd. | 860242 |
| Wankie Rd. | 860242 |
| Zaria Bye Pass | 860242 |
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