FCT · Zone 9
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About FCT Postal Codes
Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory, and it is probably the place where people need postal codes the most - because everything here is official. Government offices, embassies, corporate headquarters. Every form you fill asks for a postal code.
FCT postal codes range from 900001 to 909999. The territory sits in NIPOST zone 9. Now, Abuja is divided into 6 area councils, not LGAs like other states. The Municipal Area Council covers the city centre - Garki, Wuse, Maitama, Asokoro - and each of these districts has its own specific code.
A common mistake people make is using 900001 for all of Abuja. That is just the starting code for the territory. Garki has a different code from Wuse. Wuse 2 has a different code from Wuse Zone 5. And Maitama is different from Asokoro. The codes change at the district level.
If you are in Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari, or any of the satellite towns, those all have their own distinct codes too - far different from what you would use in central Abuja.
The fastest way to get the right one? Use the GPS tool above. It knows exactly where you are and returns your specific postal code instantly. No more guessing between 900001 and 900271.
Local Government Areas in FCT
FCT has 6 LGAs, each with their own postal codes within the 900001-909999 range. Use the finder above for your exact code.
- Abaji
- Bwari
- Gwagwalada
- Kuje
- Kwali
- Municipal Area Council
Frequently Asked Questions - FCT Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Abuja?
Abuja does not have one single postal code. Different districts have different codes within the 900001-909999 range. Garki, Wuse, Maitama, and Asokoro all carry different codes. Use GPS detection above to find yours.
Is 900001 the postal code for all of Abuja?
No. 900001 is just the starting code in the FCT range. Each area has its own unique code. Wuse, Garki, Maitama, Asokoro, Gwagwalada - all different. Use the GPS tool above for accuracy.
How many area councils does FCT have?
The FCT has 6 area councils: Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji. Each has its own postal codes within the 900001-909999 range.