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Orlu postal codes

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Orlu, Imo uses 24 postal codes. The most-listed one is:

Most-listed code in Orlu 473271 On 19 of 224 listed streets and places
Need your building's new code? See New postcode in Orlu.

We list 224 streets and places in 35 areas of Orlu LGA, Imo State, with codes from 473101 to 473281. The nearest LGAs with listed codes are Orsu, Ideato South and Nkwerre.

Areas in Orlu

35 areas

35 areas in Orlu with their postal codes. Areas with several codes show the most-listed one first.
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Amaifeke33 streets33473251 +1
Amaigbo Rd.Area-wide code0473211
Amaike8 streets8473108
Amaoji11 streets11473281
Awo Idemili Rd.Area-wide code0473211
Ezearo St.Area-wide code0473211
Eziachi4 streets4473118
General Hospital3 streets3473213
Ihioma/Ebenese3 streets3473104
Ihitte-Owerre3 streets3473124
L.n. Obiora Rd.Area-wide code0473211
Local Govt. Hqtrs.Area-wide code0473211
Low Cost18 streets18473241
Mgbee4 streets4473112
Nig. Red CrossArea-wide code0473211
Obibi-Ochasi7 streets7473117
Ogberuru4 streets4473106
Okporo10 streets10473110
Omerri Rd.Area-wide code0473211
Orlu (Rural)10 streets10473101
Owerre-Ebeiri11 streets11473102
Police QuartersArea-wide code0473211
Police StationArea-wide code0473211
Post OfficeArea-wide code0473211
StadiumArea-wide code0473211
Tijani St.Area-wide code0473211
Umudioka4 streets4473120
UmuezealaArea-wide code0473211
Umuna21 streets21473212 +1
Umuna Rd.Area-wide code0473211
Umuokwara19 streets19473271
Umuowa12 streets12473119
Umusasa9 streets9473221
Umutanze8 streets8473111
Umuzike8 streets8473109
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Streets and places in smaller areas

25 streets

25 streets and places in Orlu, with postal codes.
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AbohIhitte-OwerreIhitte-Owerre473124
AbohUmudiokaUmudioka473120
Amaigbo Rd.General HospitalGeneral Hospital473213
AmanoEziachiEziachi473118
AmantorIhitte-OwerreIhitte-Owerre473124
AmatoEziachiEziachi473118
EbeneseIhioma/EbeneseIhioma/Ebenese473104
EluguwutokpiOgberuruOgberuru473106
Federal Road -Safety.nig.General HospitalGeneral Hospital473213
IchangaGeneral HospitalGeneral Hospital473213
IkwubaliIhioma/EbeneseIhioma/Ebenese473104
ObinugwuIhitte-OwerreIhitte-Owerre473124
OwerreUmudiokaUmudioka473120
OzaraMgbeeMgbee473112
UmosshieMgbeeMgbee473112
UmuaduOgberuruOgberuru473106
UmuawuleOgberuruOgberuru473106
UmudaraMgbeeMgbee473112
UmudimUmudiokaUmudioka473120
UmudiokaukuaUmudiokaUmudioka473120
UmuduruakuEziachiEziachi473118
UmuezenachiIhioma/EbeneseIhioma/Ebenese473104
UmunumeOgberuruOgberuru473106
UmuobaEziachiEziachi473118
UmuokwaraMgbeeMgbee473112
New since 1 Oct 2026

New postcode in Orlu

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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Orlu postal code FAQs

What is the postal code for Orlu?

Orlu, Imo has 24 postal codes in our listings, so the right one depends on your street or area. The most-listed is 473271, on 19 of 224 listed streets and places. Other codes include 473241 and 473251. Use the table above to find yours.

Is 473271 the same as the new postcode?

No. 473271 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 2 listings“/orlu-l-g-zip-codes/” (published 24 Apr 2018, last updated 24 Apr 2018); “/orlu-town-area-zip-codes/” (published 23 Apr 2018, last updated 23 Apr 2018). 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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