Kachia LGA, Kaduna State Postal/Zip Codes
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.
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. The postal codes are used by postal agencies worldwide as well as courier, logistics and delivery companies to ensure quick and efficient delivery.
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?
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Zip Code
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.
Each country, state, zone or district have their own unique postcodes administered by the location’s indigenous Postal Services Agency.
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 categories 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.
Here is a compilation of all the Zip codes and postal codes in Kachia Local Government, Kaduna State.
Ankwa, 802156
Ankwa
Ankwa Kudu
Gora
Maid Iddo
Parci
Awon, 802157
Akwana
Akwando
Anturu
Awon
Bishini, 802102
A&B
Ariko
Badoko
Bishini
Daddu
Ingili
K/Iya
Kateri
Kurutu
Doka, 802118
Akilhu
Anfu
Doka
Rigana
Kachia, 802101
Adage
Jodu
Kachia
Sakwai
Kurmin Mazuga, 802155
Dabarga
Gumel
Kurmin Baba
Mafoa Fadia
Sabon Sarki, 802117
Cyani
Gidan Mana
Gidan Tagwai
Jaban Kogo
Kurin Musa
Kwaturu
Sabon Sarki
