Tambuwal postal codes
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Tambuwal, Sokoto uses 11 postal codes. The most-listed one is:
We list 78 streets and places in 11 areas of Tambuwal LGA, Sokoto State, with codes from 850101 to 850261. The nearest LGAs with listed codes are Shagari, Gwandu (Kebbi) and Yabo.
Areas in Tambuwal
| Copy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogon Daji19 streets | 19 | 850102 +2 | |
| Emirs Palace6 streets | 6 | 850221 | |
| Gobirawa8 streets | 8 | 850232 | |
| Jabo5 streets | 5 | 850103 | |
| Nassarawa7 streets | 7 | 850251 | |
| Rural Health Center3 streets | 3 | 850222 | |
| Sabon Gari4 streets | 4 | 850261 | |
| Sanyinna5 streets | 5 | 850104 | |
| Shiyar Kalgawa3 streets | 3 | 850222 | |
| Takalmawa3 streets | 3 | 850211 | |
| Tambawal15 streets | 15 | 850101 |
Streets and places in smaller areas
| Copy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alh.bello And SonsTakalmawa | Takalmawa | 850211 | |
| FggcRural Health Center | Rural Health Center | 850222 | |
| FggcShiyar Kalgawa | Shiyar Kalgawa | 850222 | |
| FGGC Hostel Shiyar KalgawaRural Health Center | Rural Health Center | 850222 | |
| FGGC Hostel Shiyar KalgawaShiyar Kalgawa | Shiyar Kalgawa | 850222 | |
| Jega Rd/Sokoto RdSabon Gari | Sabon Gari | 850261 | |
| Jibwis NosqueTakalmawa | Takalmawa | 850211 | |
| KasuwaSabon Gari | Sabon Gari | 850261 | |
| Magaji RdRural Health Center | Rural Health Center | 850222 | |
| Magaji RdShiyar Kalgawa | Shiyar Kalgawa | 850222 | |
| Post OfficeSabon Gari | Sabon Gari | 850261 | |
| Sabon GariSabon Gari | Sabon Gari | 850261 | |
| Sokoto Rd/Jaga RdTakalmawa | Takalmawa | 850211 |
New postcode in Tambuwal
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.
- LAState
- 01LGA
- A03District
- FKArea
- 01Building
Nearby LGAs
Tambuwal postal code FAQs
What is the postal code for Tambuwal?
Is 850101 the same as the new postcode?
No. 850101 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“/tambuwal-l-g-zip-codes/” (published 12 May 2018, last updated 12 May 2018); “/tambawal-town-area-zip-codes/” (published 12 May 2018, last updated 12 May 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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