Updated 28 September 2026 · Travo.ng
Quick answer
The main Kano zip code is 700001, the code for the NIPOST head post office (GPO) in Kano city, and it is the code most people use on forms that ask for a Kano zip or postcode. Individual areas have their own six-digit codes: for example Fagge 700213, Gwale 700103, Nassarawa 700282, Ungogo 700105 and Kumbotso 700104. All Kano State codes start with 70 or 71. The full list for all 44 local government areas is below.
Nigeria uses six-digit postal codes, which serve as zip codes on online forms, bank and visa applications and courier bookings. Kano State, with 44 local government areas (LGAs), has codes from 700 in the metropolis to 713 in the south-east of the state. This guide lists them, explains which one to use and shows how to write a Kano address so parcels arrive first time.
Kano city (metropolitan) postal codes
Most addresses in Kano city fall within eight metropolitan LGAs. Use the code for your LGA where you know it; use 700001 if a form only needs a general Kano code.
| Area / LGA | Postal code |
|---|---|
| Kano GPO (NIPOST head office) | 700001 |
| Kano Municipal | 700211 – 700282 |
| Dala | 700103 – 700252 |
| Fagge | 700213 |
| Gwale | 700103 |
| Nassarawa | 700282 |
| Tarauni | 700101 – 700102 |
| Kumbotso | 700104 |
| Ungogo | 700105 |
Source: zipcode.com.ng Kano State postal codes (April 2019, compiled from NIPOST data). Where a range is shown, the exact code depends on the district within the LGA.
Postal codes for all Kano State LGAs
| 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 |
| Nassarawa | 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 list (April 2019). Codes have not changed in any source we found, but confirm with NIPOST for official use.
How Kano postcodes are grouped
Looking at the list, you can see the pattern: codes beginning 700 cover Kano metropolis, while the other prefixes group nearby rural LGAs together. For example, 701 covers Bagwai, Dawakin Tofa, Rimin Gado and Tofa; 704 covers Gwarzo, Kabo, Karaye, Rogo and Shanono; and 713 covers Ajingi, Dawakin Kudu, Gaya, Warawa and Wudil. If you know a neighbouring LGA’s code, the one you need is likely to share its first three digits. For background on how Nigeria’s system works, read our guide to Nigeria’s zip code system.
Which Kano code should I use?
- Online shopping or courier booking: use your LGA’s code, or 700001 if you live in the city and are unsure.
- International forms (visa, bank, app sign-ups): enter the six-digit code in the zip or postcode field. 700001 is widely accepted for Kano city.
- Letters through NIPOST: use the code of the post office that serves your address, and include a PO Box if you have one.
How to write a Kano address correctly
Couriers and dispatch riders rely more on a clear street address, landmark and phone number than on the postcode, but the code helps sorting and is required by many international shippers. A good format is:
Recipient name
House number, Street name
Area or district (for example Sabon Gari or Nassarawa GRA)
Nearest landmark
LGA, Kano 700001 (or your LGA code)
Kano State, Nigeria
Phone number
Sending parcels to and from Kano
Whether you are shipping goods to customers in Kano or sending items from Kano to Lagos, Abuja or abroad, an accurate postcode and phone number reduce failed deliveries. Travo can arrange parcel pickup and delivery within Kano and interstate, and connect you to international shipping options.
Sending a parcel to Kano?
Book a pickup on Travo for delivery within Kano, across Nigeria or overseas, or message us on WhatsApp.
Tips for faster deliveries in Kano
- Always add a reachable phone number; riders call ahead in busy markets such as Kantin Kwari and Sabon Gari.
- Name a landmark (a mosque, school, bank branch or junction) near your gate.
- For businesses, keep a standard address template so staff don’t mix up codes.
- Track shipments using the carrier’s tracking number; see our package tracking guide.
Official NIPOST channels
NIPOST (the Nigerian Postal Service) is responsible for postal codes. To find your nearest post office, use the NIPOST post office finder, and for NIPOST parcels use its tracking service linked from the NIPOST website. If a code matters for an official document, confirm it at your local post office.
Frequently asked questions
What is the zip code of Kano?
700001, the code for the Kano GPO. Individual LGAs have their own codes, such as Fagge 700213 and Nassarawa 700282.
What is the postcode for Kano Municipal?
Kano Municipal LGA uses codes in the range 700211–700282, depending on the district.
What is the postal code for Sabon Gari, Kano?
Sabon Gari lies within Fagge LGA, whose code is 700213. If unsure, 700001 is accepted for Kano city.
Is a zip code the same as a postal code in Nigeria?
Yes. Nigeria uses six-digit postal codes, and forms that ask for a zip code accept them.
What is the postal code for Wudil?
Wudil LGA uses codes in the range 713101–713281.
Where can I confirm a Kano postcode officially?
At a NIPOST post office; use the NIPOST post office finder to locate one.
Related guides
- Nigeria postal code guide
- Jos postal code guide
- Sokoto zip codes
- Interstate package delivery in Nigeria
Sources: zipcode.com.ng Kano State postal codes (April 2019); NIPOST (post office finder and tracking). Postcodes are for guidance; confirm with NIPOST for official use. Fares and prices change often — confirm before you travel or pay.
