Postal codes are a system of identifying locations for mail delivery.
Cross River State, located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, has a wide range of postal codes assigned to its various Local Government Areas (LGAs).
This comprehensive guide provides an overview of these postal codes, which are essential for mail delivery, location identification, and administrative purposes.
Overview of postal codes
The postal codes in Cross River State range from 540001 to 562261. Each LGA and district within the state has specific codes assigned to them, facilitating efficient postal services. Below is a detailed breakdown of the postal codes for all LGAs in Cross River State.
Abi LGA
543101 – 543107
Akamkpa LGA
542101 – 542111
Akpabuyo LGA
541103 – 541115
Bakassi LGA
541106 – 541110
Bekwarra LGA
550102
Biase LGA
542107 – 542112
Boki LGA
551106 – 551111
Calabar Municipal LGA
540211 – 540281
Etung LGA
551102 – 551105
Ikom LGA
550105 – 562261
Obanliku LGA
552103 – 552111
Obubra LGA
551112 – 551118
Obudu LGA
552101 – 552109
Odukpani LGA
541101 – 541109
Ogoja LGA
550101 – 550112
Yakurr LGA
543101 & 543105
Yala LGA
550107 – 550113
Detailed postal codes in key areas
Calabar Municipal
Ediba: 540211Ikot-Ansa: 540212Ikot Omin: 540213Airport: 540221State Housing Estate: 540222Bogobiri: 540241Eta Agbor: 540242Goldie: 540243Dan Archibon: 540251Ekpo Abasi: 540252Uwanse: 540253Egerton Area II: 540261Stadium: 540261Essien Town: 540271Ikorinim: 540271
Calabar South
Key Areas: Holy Trinity Primary School, Nelson Mandella/Brooks, Salvation Army Primary School, Ballantyne Junction, Bedwell/Dan Archibong, Effio-Okoho/Iboku, and several others all share the postal code 540261 with specific distinctions based on districts and streets within Calabar South LGA.
Ikom Town
Mission Road: 550211Obudu Road: 551241Ogoja Road: 551251Okim Osabor Road: 551252Main Market Road: 562261
Boki LGA
Central Boki: 551106Includes Kagbang, Isobendeghe, Ikang, Igel, Damere, Buanchor, and others.Eastern Boki: 551107Includes Ashishie, Bakum, Bamba, Bateriko, Beebo, and more.NTA: 551109Includes Ababene Ngo, Abayongho, Abebene Nta, Abenatek, Abinti, and others.
Odukpani LGA
New Netim: 541109Odukpani East: 541102Includes Archibong, Asabanka, Efeta, Enyanghanse, and more.Odukpani West: 541101Includes Abiakom, Adiabo Ikot-Otu, Akani Obio-Akim, Akim Akim, and others.Okoyong South: 541108Includes Akapa Uwet, Akpap-Okoyong, Asiaha Obufa Usang, Budeng, and more.
Ogoja LGA
Central Ogoja: 550109Includes Mabuna Fram, Mafung, Mbok, Mfom II, Mkpakua, and others.Gabu: 550112Includes Abioghole, Adikpe Yole, Ega, Gabu, and more.Gakem: 550108Includes Akaraba, Akpakpa, Atuana, Ayandie, Betin, and more.Mbube: 550104Includes Abi-Irruan, Abuekpu, Adayom, Akatem, Aragbam, and more.
Note that this list may not be exhaustive, and new postal codes may be added over time. You can always refer to the website of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) or a reliable postal code directory for the latest information.
For more detailed information, including specific postal codes for smaller districts or neighbourhoods in Cross River State, you can refer to this comprehensive list.
Source: Cross River State Postal Code
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