Edo State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria headquartered in Benin City located in the Southern geo-political zone region of Nigeria. In this today’s article, I will be discussing with you postal code of all locations in Edo state and explain them to you step by step.
Edo state is a populated country in Nigeria. According to the Nigerian National population census in 2006, it was ranked as the 24th populated state in Nigeria with an approximate number of population of 3, 233, 366.
The headquarter of Edo state, Benin City, is the fourth largest city in Nigeria and it one of the states the produce large quantity of rubber in Nigeria.
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Edo state was formed in 1991 from the former Bendel State. It borders Kogi State to the northeast, Anambra State to the east, Delta State to the southeast and Ondo State to the west.
My main aim of writing this article is to show you all zip code, postal code or post code of all local governments, villages, wards or all locations in Edo state Nigeria step by step.
The ZIP code, also known as, Zone Improvement Plan code was introduced on July 1st, 1963 by the United States Postal Service to help efficiently deal with the growing number of businesses using direct mailing.
ZIP code was an extension of the two digit postal code that was already being used in major cities.
The main use of ZIP code is to improve efficiency and accuracy of processing and sorting the mail, and dealing with the labor shortage World War II left. They needed an easy system where they could quickly train their new workers.
What to know about Edo state
Edo state is predominantly inhabited by the Edoid peoples, including the Edo (or Bini), Esan, Owan and Afemai peoples. English is the official/general language of the people in Edo state.
Being one of the biggest states in Nigeria with different cultures, religions and languages, Edo state has eighteen (18) local governments and they are:
- Akoko-Edo
- Egor
- Esan Central
- Esan North-East
- Esan South-East
- Esan West
- Etsako Central
- Etsako East
- Etsako West
- Igueben
- Ikpoba-Okha
- Oredo
- Orhionmwon
- Ovia North-East
- Ovia South-West
- Owan East
- Owan West
- Uhunmwonde
Edo state postal code for all local governments and villages
Now, we’re going to discuss Edo state postal code for all local governments, villages or locations.
Are you living in one of the city, local government, ward or village in Edo state and you are searching for the postal code that is valid for you to use? This article will clarify everything about Edo state postal code for all locations to you step by step.
Every location in Edo State has a postal code six (6) digit numbers only. That is, all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and districts or wards and villages within Edo State have their individual postal codes.
As a matter of fact, Edo state at large doesn’t make use of the same postal code, thus, you have to carefully know the respective postal code of your area as an Edo citizen.
Postal code of Edo state is as explained as follows on local government by local government basis:
1. Akoko-Edo LGA postal code
Akoko Edo is one of the 18 Local Governments in Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarter is in the town of Igarra.
Being the biggest and most populated local government in Edo state, Akoko-Edo has an area of 1,371km2 and a population of 262,110 during the national population census in 2006.
The postal code of Akoko-Edo is 312115 and below are the more explanations you need to know about all villages or wards in it (Akoko-Edo).
The towns, villages and wards present in Akoko-Edo local government of Edo state are; Egbigere 1, Egbigere 2, Atte, Igarra, Enwan, Aiyegunle, Ugboshi-Afe, Ugboshi-Ele, Ekpesa, Ibillo, Ikiran-Ile, Ikiran oke, Ekor, Somorika, Lampese, Imoga, Ojah, Uneme-Akiosu, Ososo, Akuku, Ojirami-Dam, Imoga, Eshawa, Ojirami-Peteshi Ojirami-Afe, Dagbala, Makeke, Ekpe, Ekpedo, Bekuma, Okpe, Ogbe, Onumu, Akpama, Anyonron, Ogugu, Ikakumo, Ijaja, Oloma, Okunese, Uneme-nekua, uneme erhurun and Ikpeshi.
Now, the following are the names of the notable villages or locations in Akoko-Edo local government of Edo state Nigeria with their respective postal code:
- Akuku-Ewan ➮ 312114
- Central (Akoko North) ➮ 312117
- Igarra (East Akoko) ➮ 312115
- Ikpeshi-Egbegbere/Atje ➮ 312123
- Kakumo-Anyanran ➮ 312121
- North Akoko ➮ 312122
- North-East Akoko ➮ 312120
- Okpe-Ijaja ➮ 312116
- Okukusho/Central ➮ 312118
- Ososo ➮ 312119
Please let us know via the comment box for us to update if you can’t find the postal code of your location or if where you live was not mentioned in the list below while your local government is Akoko-Edo.
Thank you for understanding!!
Now, what local government in Edo state is next for you to know the postal code of all locations in it after Akoko-Edo local government? … Yes, good of you, you are right. It’s Egor local government area!!
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2. Egor LGA postal code
Egor LGA is another one of the 18 Local Government Areas in Edo State. The headquarters of Egor LGA of Edo state is located in the town of Uselu.
The population density as confirmed from Nigerian nation population census in 2006, the population of Egor local government area of Edo state is estimated at 258,442.
Now, the following are the villages located or that can be found in Egor local government and their individual postal code:
- Okhoro ➮ 300103
- Use ➮ 300103
- Uwelu ➮ 300103
- Iguikpe ➮ 300103
- Ugbighoko ➮ 300103
- Iguediaye ➮ 300103
- Evbougide ➮ 300103
- Oghedaivbiobaa ➮ 300103.
3. Esan Central LGA postal code
Esan Central LGA is another Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria. Its administrative headquarter (Secretariat or chairman house) is in the town of Irrua.
Meanwhile, the postal code of Esan central local government is 310112.
Esan central local government in Edo state Nigeria contains the following towns and villages or communities; Irrua, Ewu, Adenu, Ugbalo, Ibore, Unogbo, Opoji, Idumoza, Ugbegun, Imokano, Afuogbo, Okharomi, Equare, Atuagbo, Ujabhole, Ibhiolulu, Udomi, Afuda, Idumoza, Ohe, Idumoghodor, Ehenwen, Idoa, Uzokholo, Ehanlen, Eko, Ekori, Eko, Iduwele, Ugbokhare, Ekilor, etc.
Postal code of all villages and towns located in Esan central local government of Edo state are:
- Ebelle ➮ 310119
- Ewossa ➮ 310120
- Ewu ➮ 310113
- Igueben ➮ 310117
- Irrua ➮ 310112
- Opoji ➮ 310115
- Ugbegun ➮ 310116
4. Esan North-East LGA postal code
Esan North-East is a town and Local Government Area located in Edo state Nigeria.
Do you want to know the postal code of all locations and local governments in Edo state including all villages and communities in it? If yes, then continue reading this article for postal code of all villages in Esan North-East of Edo state.
Some top notable villages in Esan North-East and their respective postal code are:
- Uromi ➮ 311115
- Egbele ➮ 311112
- Unuwazi ➮ 311116
- Utako ➮ 311116
- Onewa ➮ 311115
- Awo ➮ 311113
- Uzea ➮ 311116
- Eror ➮ 311114
- Idumoza ➮ 311115
- Arue ➮ 311112
- Ubierumu-Oke ➮ 311115
- Ebue ➮ 311115
- Ewoyi ➮ 311113
- Odigwele ➮ 311112
- Eguare ➮ 311116
- Oyomon ➮ 311113
- Eko-Ibadin ➮ 311115
- Efandion ➮ 311114
- Atani ➮ 311115
- Ualor-Oke ➮ 311116
- Amedokhian ➮ 311115
- Ukoni ➮ 311112
- Ewoki ➮ 311116 and
- Ebun ➮ 311114.
In 2016, the estimated population of Esan North-East according to the Nigeria National Population Census was 119,346 with an area of 338 km2 and a population density of 472.8/km2.
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5. Esan South-East LGA postal code
Esan South East is one of Local Government Areas in Edo State Nigeria. In this article, you are going to find out the postal code of all villages and communities or locations in Esan South-East of Edo state.
As at 2006 population census, it’s revealed that Esan South-East of Edo state had a population of 167,721.
Meanwhile, some notable towns and villages in Esan South-East of Edo state and their postal code are listed below:
- Emu ➮ 311108
- Equare-Ewatto ➮ 311109
- Ewohimi ➮ 311110
- Ifeku ➮ 311106
- Ilushi ➮ 311107
- Inyenlen ➮ 311114
- Ohordua ➮ 311111
- Okhu-Essan ➮ 311104
- Onogholo ➮ 311103
- Oria ➮ 311102
- Orowa ➮ 311112
- Ubiaja ➮ 311101
- Udo ➮ 311105
- Uroh ➮ 311113
The secretariat of Esan South-East of Edo state is located in Ubiaja town of the local government.
6. Esan West LGA postal code
Esan West is one of the 18 Local Government Areas in Edo State Nigeria. Its headquarter or local government secretariat is located in the town of Ekpoma.
In 2016 Nigerian National Population Census, Esan West LGA of Edo state had an estimated population of over 190,000 peoples comprising both adult males and females.
Esan West LGA postal code is 310101 and below are the list of some of the notable villages, ward, communities or locations in Esan West local government in Edo state and their individual or respective postal code:
- Ekpoma ➮ 310101
- Iruekpen ➮ 310107
- Urohi ➮ 310106
- Ujemen ➮ 310107
- Idemebo ➮ 310106
- Ihumudumu ➮ 310107
- Uhiele ➮ 310107
- Emuhi ➮ 310107
- Ogwa ➮ 310108
- Ekhiro ➮ 310103
- Ukpenu ➮ 310107
- Ujoelen-Eguare ➮ 310107
- Ujiogba ➮ 310107
- Emaudo ➮ 310102
- Egoro-Amede ➮ 310105
- Egoro-Naoka ➮ 310102
- Ebhakuala ➮ 310107
- Idoa ➮ 310104
- Urohi ➮ 310103
- Ukhun ➮ 310102
- Akahio ➮ 310104
- Illeh ➮ 310105
- Ujogba ➮ 310104
7. Etsako Central LGA postal code
Etsako Central is the seventh Local Government in Edo State Nigeria while its secretariat is built in the town of Fugar.
According to the 2006 population census in Nigeria (nation wide), it was assumed that Etsako Central local government of Edo state had an area of 660km2 and a population of 94,575.
List of towns and villages which can be found in Esako Central local government of Edo state are as follow with their respective postal code
- Ape ➮ 312108
- Fugar-Avianwu ➮ 312109
- Apeabebe ➮ 312108
- Atavo ➮ 312108
- Awuyemi ➮ 312113
- Okpella ➮ 312113
- Imiekhuri ➮ 312113
- Ekperi ➮ 312108
- Iviakpela ➮ 312108
- Three Ibies ➮ 312112
- Iviochie ➮ 312109
- Ogbago ➮ 312108
- Sabogida ➮ 312111
- Ukhomoduba ➮ 312110
- Okpekpe ➮ 312110
8. Etsako East LGA postal code
Etsako East is also one of the local government areas in Edo State Nigeria which its headquarter is located at Agenebode.
In 2016, the Nigerian National population census announced that the population of all residents of Etsaka East local government of Edo state was 145,996.
The postal code of Etsako East of Edo state Nigeria is 312107, as a result of this, it is known that all villages or locations in Etsako East local government is the same which 312107.
Now, the following are all locations in Etsako East local government of Edo state Nigeria and their respective postal or zip code:
- Agenebode (Headquarters or secretariat of Etsako East Local Government Area)
- Afokpella
- Affai-Uzanu
- Agiere
- Awuyemi-Okpella
- Ebelle
- Egori
- Egori Waterside
- Ekwoakpele-Uzanu
- Emokweme
- Iddo-Okpella
- Imiakebu
- Igiode
- Imiegba
- Igodor
- Imiekuri-Okpella
- Illewi
- Ikwemutha
- Itsukwi
- Ivianokpodi
- Iviari
- Iviebua
- Iviegbepui
- Ivioghe
- Iviukua
- Iviukwe
- Ofukpo
- Ogbethaya-Uzanu
- Ogute-Okpella
- Ogojima
- Ogwoyor-Uzanu
- Okpekpe
- Okpella
- Udochi Oke-Uzanu
- Okashaima-Uzanu
- Okugbe-Okpella
- Okpeteku-Uzanu
- Osholo
- Othame
- Ovao
- Unuobu-Uzanu
- Ukpeko-Uzanu
- Uzanu City (South-East Uneme Clan)
- Yeruwa-Uzanu
- Ogiriga new site
- Ogiria
- Okhu
9. Etsako West LGA postal code
Etsako West is another local government area in Edo State Nigeria. Its secretariat is built and located in Auchi town
As a local government that was originated from a good source, Etsako West LGA is made up of six clans which are; Uzairue, Auchi, South Ibie, Anwain, Jagbe and Aviele.
The major towns and communities or villages in Etsako West LGA and their postal code or zip code include:
- Auchi ➮ 312101
- Uzairue-Jattu ➮ 312102
- Agbede ➮ 312101
- South Ibie ➮ 312103
- Ughiole ➮ 312102
- Odighie ➮ 312105
- Egho ➮ 312102
- Ubiane ➮ 312105
- Iyamho ➮ 312107
- Iyuku ➮ 312103
- Ayogwiri ➮ 312104
- Apana ➮ 312101
- Iyora ➮ 312105
- Afowa ➮ 3121023
- Afashio ➮ 312102
- Ikabigbo ➮ 312106
- Irekpai ➮ 312104
- Ogbido ➮ 312101
- Ayaoghena ➮ 312103
- Ikholo ➮ 312102
- Uluoke ➮ 312103
- Ugbhenor ➮ 312102
- Idato ➮ 312106
- Ayua ➮ 312104
- Imeke ➮ 312102
- Elele ➮ 312107
- Sab ➮ 312102
- Iyakpi ➮ 312103
- Ibienafe ➮ 312102
- Ughieda ➮ 312102
- Aviele ➮ 312104
- Iyerekhu ➮ 312102
- Egbogio ➮ 312102
- Jagbe clan (Ikhwa, Imiokono, Inhianmhen, Imogian) ➮ 312106 and
- Awain clan (Ewora, Idegun, Ama, Ibhioba) ➮ 312105.
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10. Igueben LGA postal code
Igueben is a local government area of Edo State Nigeria, its headquarter is located in the Igueben town.
In 2016, the population of the residents of Igueben local government was 69,639.
This local government was founded in 1516 in the Southern region of Nigeria during the reign of the Benin monarch (Oba Esigie) from 1504 to 1550.
The postal code of some of the locations in Igueben local government area of Edo State Nigeria is as explained below:
- Eguare ➮ 310115
- Oyomo ➮ 310110
- Afuda ➮ 310113
- Idumeka ➮ 310110
- Idumonka ➮ 310111
- Uhe ➮ 310119
- Egbiki ➮ 310112
- Ekekhen ➮ 310119
- Idigun ➮ 310117
- Idumogbo ➮ 310112
- Idumedo ➮ 310115
- Idumotutu ➮ 310119
- Idumogo ➮ 310111
- Amahor ➮ 310110
- Ekpon ➮ 310111
- Ugun ➮ 310109
Every place in Igueben local government is governed by both political ruler (local government chairman, ward councilor, etc) and traditional ruler called Onogie. The present Onogie at the time of writing this post is HRM Ehizogie Eluojerior.
11. Ikpoba-Okha LGA postal code
Ikpoba Okha is the eleventh Local Government Area in Edo State. During 2006 population census, it had a population of 371,106.
The headquarter of Ikpoba-Okha is located in the town of Idogbo.
Now, some towns, villages and locations in Ikpoba Okha local government of Edo state are:
- Ogbeson ➮ 300104
- Okha Ologbo ➮ 300105
Please check back this page in future for an update on postal code of all villages and streets or communities in Ikpoba Okha local government area of Edo state Nigeria.
12. Oredo LGA postal code
Oredo local government is a home of many things. As a matter of fact, the palace of Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, Sir, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom and other prominent princes and chiefs in Edo state live in Oredo Local government.
Meanwhile, Oredo is one of the 18 Local Government Areas in Edo state Nigeria while its headquarte is in Benin City.
If you live in any one of the streets, towns or villages located within Oredo Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State, Nigeria, you can feel free to make use of 300102 as your postal code.
13. Orhionmwon LGA postal code
Orhionmwon is a local government area in Edo State Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Abudu. It had an approximate population of 206,717 at the 2006 census.
Orhionmwon local government area of Edo State is known as one of the biggest local government areas Edo state.
Being the biggest local government in the state, it comprises many towns and communities or communities such as Idomodin, Ottah, Edummungba, Egbhuru, Egbokor, I dumiru, Idumwebo, Numagbae, Ugokoniro, Ukpato, Igbekhue, Obozogbe-niro and Obi.
Some notable locations and communities or villages located Orhionmwon local government areas of Edo state and their respective postal code are:
- Aibiokunla ➮ 301101
- Igbanke ➮ 301104
- Oloten ➮ 301102
- Ugboko ➮ 301103
- Ugu ➮ 301106
- Urho-Nigbe ➮ 301105
14. Ovia North-East LGA postal code
Ovia North-East is the fourteenth Local Government Area (LGA) in Edo State Nigeria. Ovia North-East local government is headquartered are in the town of Okada in Edo state.
Ovia North-East had a population of 153,849 as reported by Nigerian national population census in 2006.
The postal code of Ovia North-East is 302116. Okada being the secretariat of Ovia North-East local government is a town in Edo state.
All locations in Ovia North-East local government in Edo state are listed below with their respective postal or zip code:
- Adolor ➮ 302116
- Iguoshodin ➮ 302118
- Isiuwa ➮ 302115
- Kokhuo ➮ 302112
- Oduna ➮ 302121
- Ofunm-Wengbe ➮ 302113
- Oghede ➮ 302120
- Okada ➮ 302110
- Oluku ➮ 302117
- Uhen ➮ 302111
- Uhiere ➮ 302114
- Utoka ➮ 302119
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15. Ovia South-West LGA postal code
Ovia South-West is a Local Government in Edo State Nigeria. It has several places and cities such Aghobahi, Siluko Igueze, Umaza, Ofunama, etc.
In 2006 population census, it was recorded that Ovia South-West had a population of 135,356.
The headquarter or secretariat of Ovia South-West local government is located in Iguobazuwa town.
Some locations that can be found in Ovia South-West local government in Edo state Nigeria and their respective zip code or postal code are listed below:
- Iguoba-Zuwa ➮ 302101
- Ofunama ➮ 302109
- Ora ➮ 302102
- Siluko ➮ 302105
- Udo ➮ 302103
- Ugbogue ➮ 302106
- Umaza ➮ 302104
- Usen ➮ 302107
16. Owan East LGA postal code
Owan East is also a local government in Edo State Nigeria. The secretariat of Owan East local government of Edo state is located in the town of Afuze.
The Owan East Local Government comprises many towns/villages it is made up of eight different districts.
The eight clans or districts in Owan East local government in Edo state are; Emai, Igue, Ihievbe, Ikao, Ivbi-Mion, Ive-Ada-Obi, Otuo and Uokha.
Owan-East is bordered in the north by Akoko-Edo LGA, in the east by Etsako-West LGA, at the west is Ekiti State, and at the southwest by Owan-West LGA, while in the South are Esan Central LGA and Uhunmwonde LGA.
Owan East had a population of 154,385 persons (81,847 males and 72,538 females) according to the report from Nigerian national population census in 2016.
The explanations of the postal code of some of the villages that can be found in Owan East local government of Edo state:
- Emai ➮ 313101
- Igue ➮ 313106
- Ihievbe ➮ 313102
- Ikao ➮ 313108
- Ivbi-Mion ➮ 313105
- Ive-Ada-Obi ➮ 313103
- Otuo ➮ 313107
- Uokha ➮ 313104
17. Owan West LGA postal code
Some villages located in Owan West local government in Edo state are listed below with their respective postal or zip code:
- Iuleha ➮ 313110
- Ora ➮ 313109
- Ozalla ➮ 313111
- Uzebba ➮ 313111
18. Uhunmwonde LGA postal code
- Egbede ➮ 301115
- Ehor ➮ 301107
- Igieduma ➮ 301107
- Igieduma ➮ 301110
- Irhue ➮ 301108
- Isi North ➮ 301113
- Isi South ➮ 301114
- Uhi ➮ 301109
- Umagbae North ➮ 301111
- Umagbae South ➮ 301112
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