Local Government Areas in Benue State & Their Postal Codes
Benue State is located in the North-Central part of Nigeria and is widely recognized as the “Food Basket of the Nation.” But beyond agriculture, Benue is made up of 23 local government areas, and each one has its own postal code used for mail delivery, registrations, and location identification.
If you’re trying to find the correct ZIP or postal code for your area in Benue—maybe for online forms, address verification, or parcel delivery—then this guide is for you.
Below is a full list of all LGAs in Benue State along with their official postal codes to help you locate the exact one for your town or village.
Benue State Zip Code / Postal Code
- Ado
- Agatu
- Apa
- Buruku
- Gboko
- Guma
- Gwer East
- Gwer West
- Katsina-Ala
- Konshisha
- Kwande
- Logo
- Makurdi
- Obi
- Ogbadibo
- Ohimini
- Oju
- Okpokwu
- Otukpo
- Tarka
- Ukum
- Ushongo
- Vandeikya
What is the postal code for Benue State?
Benue State doesn’t have a single postal code; it’s got a range of codes depending on the Local Government Area (LGA) or specific location you’re targeting.
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) assigns six-digit codes to different areas, with Benue’s codes generally falling between 970001 and 982112. For instance, 970001 is tied to the NIPOST headquarters in Makurdi, the state capital, while other LGAs like Agatu use 972108, Apa uses 972107, and Ukum or Katsina-Ala use 980001.