Postal codes or zip codes are a combination of letters and digits used for the purpose of sorting out mail. The codes are recognized globally. Here, we will be providing you with Guma LGA Zip codes.

When something is sent through a post office, the codes are used to determine the exact location. The codes at the end are for a specific place. Sometimes, they come in form of both alphabets and numbers. Furthermore, the postal codes are used by postal agencies worldwide as well as courier, logistics, and delivery companies to ensure quick and efficient delivery.

In addition, the codes are also important in determining demographic information, census, and economic planning.

What Is the Difference Between Postal Codes and Zip Codes?

Many get confused about the terms zip code and postal code. Are they the same thing?

“How do I look for my ZIP code?”

“Is Zip code the same as postal code”

Worry no more, we have all the answers to your burning questions.

Zip Codes

Zip code is the coding system used in identifying the location and ensuring the quick delivery of mail or other deliveries. It was introduced in 1963 by the United States Postal Services and is currently used in the United States and the Philippines.

Postal Codes

The postal code is used by all countries in the world, with the exception of the US and the Philippines to facilitate the sorting of mails automatically. Postal Codes on the other hand was introduced in 1959 and is used globally. Postal codes might contain numbers, letters, and sometimes even punctuation marks, depending on the location.

Moreover, each country, state, zone, or district has its own unique postcodes administered by the location’s indigenous Postal Services Agency.

So, the terms Postal Codes and Zip Codes can however be used interchangeably.

Postal Codes in Nigeria

Nigeria uses the postal code system, as administered by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).  For the purpose of administering the Zip codes in Nigeria, NIPOST categorized the country into 9 regions. The first 6 digits are determined based on the regions while the last 3 digits are dependant on the local post office in the area.

Without any further ado, here is a compilation of all the Zip codes and postal codes in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

Guma LGA Zip Codes

Mbaawa, 970102

Atawa

Gyushage

Jugudu

Mbabai, 970103

Ikoanenge

Ortserga

Tse-Tule

Uikpam

Mbagwen, 970105

Nalegh

Talvough

Yogbo

Mbasaan, 970104

Antso

Cheakiyne

Gogo

Ichergbe

Ijoh

Iye

Kaseyo

Peregh

Torkula

Toura

Tse-Akenyi

Ubo

Ukaa

Umenger

Yeshewe

Uyiev, 9710106

Achakpa

Anakuma

Angudu

Daudu

Madaki

Magum

Nyiev

Sherev

Udei Branch

Yelewatta

Now that you have seen Guma LGA Zip codes, you could also check Other Benue State Local Government Area Zip/Postal Codes.