Updated 28 September 2026 · Travo.ng
Quick answer
The general postal (ZIP) code for Kano is 700001, the code of the General Post Office in Kano city. Codes across Kano State run from 700001 to 713281, and the areas inside Kano Municipal LGA use 700211 to 700282 (for example Sabon Gari 700271 and Emir’s Palace 700211). If a form only needs “a Kano ZIP code”, 700001 works; for deliveries, use the code for your exact area from the tables below.
Nigeria does not use American-style ZIP codes. It uses six-digit postcodes issued by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), and those are what you enter whenever a website, bank, embassy or courier form asks for a “ZIP code” or “postal code”. This guide lists the codes for Kano city districts and for all 44 local government areas (LGAs) in Kano State, explains how the numbers work, and shows where the published lists disagree so you can avoid a returned parcel.
How Kano postal codes work
Every Nigerian postcode has six digits. According to a February 2026 guide from Nigeria Housing Market, Kano uses the 700xxx to 713xxx prefixes: the first digit (7) marks the northern postal zone, the second and third digits identify the dispatch district, and the last three digits point to a specific LGA, town or urban ward.
- 700001: Kano General Post Office, the catch-all code for Kano city.
- 7002xx: wards inside Kano Municipal and the neighbouring city LGAs (Fagge, Dala, Nasarawa).
- 701xxx to 713xxx: towns and LGAs outside the metropolis, such as Bichi (703101), Rano (710101), Garko (712101) and Wudil (713101).
In practice that means two neighbours in the same street will share a code, but someone 40 km away in Kura or Madobi will not. Couriers use the code to route mail to the right sorting office, so the closer your code is to the actual delivery area, the fewer delays you will face.
Postal codes for Kano city (Kano Municipal areas)
These are the district codes most people in the metropolis need. They come from the Kano Municipal list published by zipcode.com.ng.
| Area / district | Postal code |
|---|---|
| Emir’s Palace | 700211 |
| Kofar Mata | 700212 |
| Fagge | 700213 |
| Badawa | 700214 |
| Kwanar Diso / Kofar Na’isa | 700221 |
| Government House | 700222 |
| Hotoro | 700223 |
| Rumfa College | 700224 |
| Naibawa | 700225 |
| Kofar Nassarawa | 700231 |
| Gyadi Gyadi / Karkarasa | 700233 |
| Sharada | 700234 |
| Kabuga | 700241 |
| Shahuchi | 700251 |
| Dala | 700252 |
| Sabon Gari | 700271 |
| Dakata | 700281 |
| Nassarawa | 700282 |
Source: zipcode.com.ng, Kano Municipal LGA postal codes (March 2019 list), checked 28 September 2026. The page gives the Kano Municipal range as 700211 to 700282.
Kano State postal codes by LGA
Kano State has 44 LGAs. The table below gives the code or range listed for each one. Where an LGA has a range, individual towns and wards inside it have their own codes within that range.
| LGA | Postal code |
|---|---|
| Ajingi | 713103 |
| Albasu | 712104 |
| Bagwai | 701104 |
| Bebeji | 711104 |
| Bichi | 703101 |
| Bunkure | 710103 |
| Dala | 700103 – 700252 |
| Dambatta | 702104 |
| Dawakin Kudu | 713104 |
| Dawakin Tofa | 701101 |
| Doguwa | 710105 |
| Fagge | 700213 |
| Gabasawa | 702102 |
| Garko | 712101 |
| Garun Mallam | 711103 |
| Gaya | 713102 |
| Gezawa | 702101 |
| Gwale | 700103 |
| Gwarzo | 704101 |
| Kabo | 704103 |
| Kano Municipal | 700211 – 700282 |
| Karaye | 704104 |
| Kibiya | 710102 |
| Kiru | 711105 |
| Kumbotso | 700104 |
| Kunchi | 703103 |
| Kura | 711101 |
| Madobi | 711102 |
| Makoda | 702105 |
| Minjibir | 702103 |
| Nasarawa | 700282 |
| Rano | 710101 |
| Rimin Gado | 701102 |
| Rogo | 704105 |
| Shanono | 704102 |
| Sumaila | 712102 |
| Takai | 712103 |
| Tarauni | 700101 – 700102 |
| Tofa | 701103 |
| Tsanyawa | 703102 |
| Tudun Wada | 710104 |
| Ungogo | 700105 |
| Warawa | 713105 |
| Wudil | 713101 – 713281 |
Source: zipcode.com.ng, Kano State postal codes (April 2019 list), checked 28 September 2026. The same page gives the state range as 700001 to 713281 and the GPO code as 700001.
Where published lists disagree
Nigerian postcode lists online are compiled by private websites, and they do not always match. For example, Nigeria Housing Market’s 2026 Kano page lists Fagge as 700251, Gwale as 700231, Dala as 700241 and Ungogo as 700101, while zipcode.com.ng gives Fagge 700213, Gwale 700103, Ungogo 700105 and places 700241 at Kabuga and 700251 at Shahuchi. Both agree on Kumbotso (700104) and on the 7002xx pattern for the city.
What this means for you:
- For online shopping, bank forms or visa applications, any correct Kano code will pass validation. 700001 is the safest general choice.
- For mail or parcels that must reach a named ward, write the full street address, the area name and the LGA as well as the code. Couriers rely on the address; the code helps sorting.
- For official records, confirm the code at your nearest post office. NIPOST’s website has a Post Office Finder and a Track and Trace tool.
How to write a Kano address correctly
A delivery-ready Kano address has five parts. Using Sabon Gari as an example:
- Recipient’s full name and phone number (couriers call before delivery).
- House number and street name, plus a landmark if the street is not well signed.
- Area or district, for example Sabon Gari.
- City and LGA, for example Kano, Fagge LGA.
- State and postal code, for example Kano State 700271, Nigeria.
On international forms that insist on a “ZIP/Postal code” field, enter the six digits only, with no spaces. Put “Kano” in the city field and “Kano State” in the state or region field.
Sending a parcel to or from Kano?
Book an interstate pickup and delivery on Travo and track it door to door. Add the recipient’s area and postal code so the rider finds them first time.
When the postal code matters most
- International parcels and online orders. Foreign checkouts often reject an empty postcode field. Use 700001 or your area code.
- Courier deliveries within Nigeria. A code that matches the area helps route your item to the right hub. For same-day city runs, see our same-day delivery service.
- Visa, school and job applications. Forms may ask for a postcode as part of your address history. Use the code for the area you actually live in.
- Tracking and collection. If a parcel goes to a post office for collection, the code tells you which office holds it. Our package tracking guide explains how to follow it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code of Kano?
Kano’s general postal code is 700001, the code of the Kano General Post Office. Nigeria calls these postcodes rather than ZIP codes, but they are used in the same way on forms.
What is the postal code for Kano Municipal?
Kano Municipal LGA uses codes from 700211 to 700282. Individual areas have their own codes, for example Emir’s Palace 700211 and Kofar Mata 700212.
What is the postal code for Sabon Gari, Kano?
Sabon Gari is listed as 700271 on zipcode.com.ng’s Kano Municipal list. Another 2026 list places Sabon Gari under Fagge with 700251, so include the area name and LGA in your address as well.
Can I use 700001 for any address in Kano?
For forms that only validate the format, yes. For physical mail it is better to use the code for your area, because 700001 routes to the General Post Office.
How many LGAs does Kano State have?
Kano State has 44 LGAs, from Ajingi to Wudil, and each has a postcode or range listed in the table above.
Where can I confirm an official Nigerian postcode?
Ask at your nearest NIPOST post office. The NIPOST website lists a Post Office Finder, Track and Trace and a tariff calculator.
Related guides
- Nigeria postal code guide: find your NIPOST code
- Nigeria ZIP code by state
- Sokoto ZIP code guide
- Jos postal code guide
- Interstate package delivery in Nigeria
Sources: zipcode.com.ng, Kano State postal codes; zipcode.com.ng, Kano Municipal codes; Nigeria Housing Market, Kano postal codes (Feb 2026); NIPOST. Fares and prices change often — confirm before you travel or pay.
