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Biu, Borno uses 8 postal codes. The most-listed one is:

Most-listed code in Biu 603211 On 19 of 83 listed streets and places
Need your building's new code? See New postcode in Biu.

We list 83 streets and places in 8 areas of Biu LGA, Borno State, with codes from 603211 to 603253. The nearest LGAs with listed codes are Gulani (Yobe), Gujba (Yobe) and Funakaye (Gombe).

Areas in Biu

8 areas in Biu with their postal codes. Areas with several codes show the most-listed one first.
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Birmajugwal6 streets6603252
Dugja19 streets19603211
Galdimary13 streets13603251
Garwashina10 streets10603242
Mandara Abdu4 streets4603241
Tabra12 streets12603253
Waka3 streets3603232
Zarawuyaku16 streets16603231
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Streets and places in smaller areas

7 streets

7 streets and places in Biu, with postal codes.
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BubalwadaWakaWaka603232
College Of EducationWakaWaka603232
Gombi St.Mandara AbduMandara Abdu603241
Government Secondary School.WakaWaka603232
Samanja Audu St.Mandara AbduMandara Abdu603241
Shatimaikala St.Mandara AbduMandara Abdu603241
Vira Hyel St.Mandara AbduMandara Abdu603241
New since 1 Oct 2026

New postcode in Biu

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
One lookup through NIPOST's service. The result is shown to you only and not stored or logged.
Find my building's code How the new code works

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Biu postal code FAQs

What is the postal code for Biu?

Biu, Borno has 8 postal codes in our listings, so the right one depends on your street or area. The most-listed is 603211, on 19 of 83 listed streets and places. Other codes include 603231 and 603251. Use the table above to find yours.

Is 603211 the same as the new postcode?

No. 603211 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“/biu-l-g-zip-codes/” (published 4 Nov 2017, last updated 4 Nov 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).
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