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Gwagwalada postal code

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The postal code for Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT is:

Gwagwalada LGA, Abuja (FCT) 902101 6-digit code · use on most forms
Need your building's new code? See New postcode in Gwagwalada.

We list 143 streets and places in 1 area of Gwagwalada LGA, Abuja (FCT). The nearest LGAs with listed codes are Suleja (Niger), Gurara (Niger) and Tafa (Niger).

Areas in Gwagwalada

1 area in Gwagwalada with their postal codes. Areas with several codes show the most-listed one first.
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Streets and places in Gwagwalada

New since 1 Oct 2026

New postcode in Gwagwalada

Buildings now also get their own 11-character digital postcode from NIPOST. Most forms still ask for the 6-digit code on this page. There is no conversion between the two: your building's new code comes only from NIPOST's lookup.

Published example format
  1. LAState
  2. 01LGA
  3. A03District
  4. FKArea
  5. 01Building
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Stations near Gwagwalada

  • KubwaAbuja–Kaduna
    31 km
  • IduAbuja–Kaduna
    32 km

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Gwagwalada postal code FAQs

What is the postal code for Gwagwalada?

The 6-digit postal code for Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT is 902101.

Is 902101 the same as the new postcode?

No. 902101 is a 6-digit area code. The new 11-character postcode (for example LA 01 A03 FK 01) identifies a single building, and there is no conversion table between the two. Find a building's new code on postcode.gov.ng. Old vs new postcode.

Which code do I enter on online forms?

If a form asks for a "postal code" or "ZIP code" and doesn't mention NIPOST's digital postcode, enter the 6-digit code for your area. Use the new code only when the form asks for it. Which postcode to put on online forms.

Sources

  • 6-digit codes: the legacy NIPOST postcode listings published on this site since 2017, from the listing“/gwaywalada-streets-zip-codes/” (published 19 Jul 2017, last updated 19 Jul 2017). These codes have not been re-checked against NIPOST since those dates. How we built this data.
  • State and LGA names: OCHA/HDX COD-AB Nigeria (OSGOF, eHealth Africa, UNCS), CC BY-IGO.
  • Approximate locations for distances: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Distances are between area centres, not addresses.
  • New postcode format and example: NIPOST, “What is the new alpha-numeric postcode” (opened 1 Oct 2026).

Questions from readers

Readers' questions about this page, answered from our own postcode data. We never look up or give new 11-character building codes: use postcode.gov.ng/find for those.

  1. What is the zip code for gwagwalada

    Brown asked on · 3 people asked this

    The old 6-digit postcode for Gwagwalada LGA in Abuja (FCT) is 902101, which is also listed for the Gwaywalada area. This code covers a postal area, not a single building. You can see the details on the Gwagwalada postcodes page. For the new building-level postcode, use postcode.gov.ng/find, which is run by NIPOST.

    Answered by our AI assistant using our postcode data · checked 9 Oct 2026

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  2. Pls I can't find gwagwalada postcode

    Samuel asked on · 3 people asked this

    The old 6-digit postcode for Gwagwalada LGA is 902101, which is used for the Gwaywalada area. It covers a postal area, not a single building. See Gwagwalada postcodes. For the new building-level postcode, use postcode.gov.ng/find.

    Answered by our AI assistant using our postcode data · checked 9 Oct 2026

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  3. What is Gwagwalada-Abuja zip code?

    Yemi asked on

    The legacy 6-digit postcode for Gwagwalada LGA in Abuja (FCT) is 902101, which is used for the Gwaywalada area. Old codes cover a whole postal area, not a single building. For the new building-level postcode, use the NIPOST finder at https://postcode.gov.ng/find. You can also see the Gwagwalada LGA page for more detail.

    Answered by our AI assistant using our postcode data · checked 9 Oct 2026

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  5. My Zip code

    Micheal asked on

    The old 6-digit postcode for Gwagwalada LGA in Abuja (FCT) is 902101, which covers the Gwaywalada area. This code covers a postal area, not a single building. For the new building-level postcode, use the NIPOST finder at https://postcode.gov.ng/find. You can also see all areas on the Gwagwalada page.

    Answered by our AI assistant using our postcode data · checked 9 Oct 2026

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