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Bauchi Postal Codes & Zip Codes List

Location City/LGA States or Territories Type Postcode
Shagari Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740221
Bakari Dukku Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Bununu Cl. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Danaikka Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Deba Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Futuk St. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
K. Madaki Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Pindiga Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Sade Cl. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Sultan Abubakar Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Tula Cl. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Wazirin Kara Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740222
Inkil Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740231
Abbatoir Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740231
Bauchi State House of Assembly Complex Bauchi Bauchi urban 740231
Akure Cl. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740241
Ashaka Cl. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740241
Ibadan St. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740241
Idustrial Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740241
Lagos Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740241
Sambo Limi Cl. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740241
Samuel Ilimi Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740241
Station Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740241
Yadagungume Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740241
Ashaka Rd Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740251
Asbestors Complex Bauchi Bauchi urban 740251
Idustrial Estate Bauchi Bauchi urban 740251
Steyr Complex Bauchi Bauchi urban 740251
Arzo Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740261
Bubayero Rd. Bauchi Bauchi urban 740261

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Bauchi City Description

Bauchi City is the capital of Bauchi State, located in northern Nigeria. It is situated on the northern edge of the Jos Plateau and has a population of approximately 500,000 people.

Bauchi city is known for its historic significance as a center of the trans-Saharan trade route and its vibrant culture, which includes traditional festivals, dances, and music. The city is also home to a number of tourist attractions, such as the Yankari National Park, which is renowned for its wildlife, hot springs, and natural beauty.

In terms of economic activities, Bauchi city is a hub for agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce, with a variety of industries such as textiles, food processing, and construction. The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.

Bauchi (earlier Yakoba) is a city in northeast Nigeria in Africa, the capital of Bauchi State,  It is found on the northern edge of the Jos Plateau, at an height of 616 m. Bauchi state local government area covers an area of 3,687 km2 and had a great number of 493,810 people in 2006.Bauchi State consist of 20 Local Government Areas.

Bauchi LGA Description

Bauchi LGA (Local Government Area) is one of the 20 LGAs in Bauchi State, Nigeria. It is located in the central part of the state and covers an area of approximately 3,687 square kilometers. Bauchi LGA has a population of over 330,000 people, according to the 2006 national census.

The headquarters of Bauchi LGA is located in the city of Bauchi, which is the capital of the state. The LGA is made up of several towns and villages, including Tudun Salmanu, Kofar Fada, and Gwallaga.

The economy of Bauchi LGA is predominantly agricultural, with crops such as maize, millet, rice, and guinea corn being grown in large quantities. Livestock farming is also an important economic activity in the area, with cattle, goats, and sheep being raised for meat and dairy products.

Bauchi LGA is home to a number of educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, as well as tertiary institutions such as the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic and the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. The LGA also has several healthcare facilities, including hospitals and clinics, that provide medical services to the local population.

History of Bauchi State

Bauchi state celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the end of the Ramadan, traditionally known as Hawan Sallah or Hawan daushe (meaning Sallah riding) with horsemen adorned in traditional (mostly Hausa warriors) regalia, Bauchi 2011. The city in Bauchi state was supervised by Yaqub ibn Dadi, the only non-Fulani flag-bearer of the Sokoto Empire. The name was founded from a hunter called Baushe, who advised Yaqub to build his city west of the Warinje mountain.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was layed down in the city of Bauchi state, while the Yankari National Park is 110 km from the state capital. The city is centred on the Port Harcourt – Maiduguri railway line. The Bauchi State Library Board was authorized in 1976. Bauchi  state was attacked by Boko Haram in 2006 following the arrest of some of its members resulted in over 50 people killed and over 100 arrested. After the 2014 Chibok kidnapping, over 200 students were transferred to the Federal Government Girls College, Bauchi. The greater number of persons were from Federal Government Girls’ College, Potiskum, Yobe State.

Transport in Bauchi

Bauchi was initially served by a narrow gauge 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) light railway, but this was later change to the normal gauge of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in).During August 2014, Bauchi was served by Bauchi Airport, located in-town. Scheduled airline service was then transferred to the newly constructed Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, 23 kilometres (14 mi) north of Bauchi, near the village of Durum.

Climate in Bauchi

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bauchi has a tropical savanna climate, abbreviated "Aw" on climate maps.

Bauchi Light Railway

The Bauchi Light Railway was a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railway built in 1914 to carry tin from Jos in Nigeria to the main line 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) railway at Zaria.The railway are available in sections 1912-1914, Jos-Bukuru (16 km or 9.9 mi) was widened to 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) narrow gauge in 1927, while the remainder closed 30 Sep 1957. The track, locomotives and rolling stock from the Wushishi Tramway were used to build and operate the line. Zaria is located to the north of Jos and the light railway was later rebuilt with a shorter connection to the main 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge railway to the south. It also connected Bukuru. The line was 184 km (114 mi) /long. Bauchi State consists of 55 Tribal Groups . Bauchi state is an important stat for collecting and shipping centre on the railway from Maiduguri to Kafanchan and is also a major road hub in the state. 

Bauchi Geographical Description

Bauchi State is located in the northeastern part of Nigeria. It was created in 1976 when the former North-Eastern State was divided into three separate states. The state capital is Bauchi, and other major cities in the state include Azare, Jama'are, Misau, and Ningi.

Bauchi State covers an area of approximately 49,119 square kilometers. The state shares borders with six other states in Nigeria, including Jigawa to the northwest, Kano to the north, Kaduna to the west, Plateau to the southwest, Taraba to the southeast, and Gombe to the east.

The landscape of Bauchi State is diverse, with a mix of highlands, plateaus, and plains. The state is home to the Jos Plateau, which rises to an elevation of over 1,200 meters above sea level. The Yankari Game Reserve, one of the largest wildlife parks in Nigeria, is also located in Bauchi State. The park features a wide range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, baboons, and hyenas.

Bauchi State has a tropical climate, with temperatures averaging between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The rainy season typically lasts from May to October, while the dry season runs from November to April. The state experiences occasional flooding during the rainy season, particularly in areas close to rivers and other water bodies.

Bauchi Economy

Bauchi State is known for its agricultural resources, including cotton, groundnuts, and yams, as well as its mineral resources such as limestone, clay, and gypsum. The state also has a diverse cultural heritage, with over 55 ethnic groups, including the Fulani, Hausa, Sayawa, and Tiv.

Bauchi State has a predominantly agrarian economy, with agriculture accounting for a significant portion of its GDP. The state's agricultural resources include cotton, groundnuts, yams, maize, rice, and sorghum. Bauchi State is also known for its livestock production, particularly cattle, sheep, and goats.

In addition to agriculture, Bauchi State has a growing mining sector, with significant deposits of limestone, clay, and gypsum. The state government has been working to attract investment in the mining sector and promote the development of industrial clusters around key mineral resources.

The state has also been making efforts to promote tourism, given its rich cultural heritage and natural resources such as the Yankari Game Reserve, one of the largest wildlife parks in Nigeria.

Despite these efforts, Bauchi State still faces significant challenges in terms of poverty, unemployment, and underdevelopment. The state government has been implementing a number of initiatives to address these challenges, including the Bauchi State Youth Employment and Social Support Operation and the Bauchi State Microfinance Agency, which provides loans and other financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises.

In recent years, Bauchi State has faced a number of challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and security issues related to the Boko Haram insurgency. The state government has been working to address these challenges and promote economic development through initiatives such as the Bauchi State Integrated Agricultural Development Project and the Bauchi State Microfinance Agency.



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