Edo · Zone 3
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About Edo Postal Codes
Edo State is home to the ancient Benin Kingdom, and Benin City remains one of the most historically significant cities in all of Africa. But beyond the history, it's a bustling modern city - and the postal code system here reflects that density. Edo's codes run from 300001 to 312999 across 18 LGAs.
Benin City dominates the postal landscape. It's the capital, the largest city, and where the majority of Edo's postal traffic is concentrated. Codes for Benin City sit in the 300xxx to 302xxx range, and the city is split across multiple LGAs including Oredo, Egor, and Ikpoba-Okha. So even within Benin City, your postal code changes depending on which part of town you're in.
Auchi, up in the northern part of the state, is a university town (Federal Polytechnic Auchi is well known) with its own postal code block. Ekpoma, home to Ambrose Alli University, also has distinct codes. Uromi rounds out the key towns in the Esan area.
Now, here's something worth noting. Edo is in postal zone 3, sharing that zone with Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti. So when you see a code starting with 3, it could be any of those states. The second and third digits narrow it down to Edo specifically.
The state's mix of urban density in Benin City and more spread-out rural areas in the north means postal codes serve very different purposes depending on where you are. In the city, codes are precise. In rural areas, they cover broader zones.
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Local Government Areas in Edo
Edo has 18 LGAs, each with their own postal codes within the 300001-312999 range. Use the finder above for your exact code.
- Akoko-Edo
- Egor
- Esan Central
- Esan North-East
- Esan South-East
- Esan West
- Etsako Central
- Etsako East
- Etsako West
- Igueben
- Ikpoba-Okha
- Oredo
- Orhionmwon
- Ovia North-East
- Ovia South-West
- Owan East
- Owan West
- Uhunmwonde
Frequently Asked Questions - Edo Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Benin City?
Benin City uses postal codes in the 300xxx to 302xxx range. The city spans multiple LGAs, so codes vary significantly by area - Ring Road is different from Sapele Road which is different from Uselu. Use the GPS tool for your exact code.
How many postal codes does Edo State have?
Edo's postal codes range from 300001 to 312999 across 18 LGAs. Benin City alone accounts for a large portion of these codes due to its size and density.
What postal zone is Edo State in?
Edo is in postal zone 3, along with Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti States. All Edo postal codes start with 3. The subsequent digits identify the specific area within the state.