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| Ghana Zip Codes: An insight into Zip & Postal Codes for Ghana. |
It is required of you if you are a Ghanaian or someone who dwells
in Ghana that you be aware of the country's zip codes. On the other hand, in the event that you are
unaware of the zip codes
of Ghana, the following article will provide you with all of the information
that you need about Ghana's zip codes.
Because many people in Ghana have never heard of or seen a zip
code, they are under the impression that the nation does not utilise them. As a
result, many Ghanaians are under the impression that the country does not have
any zip codes.
However, the reality is that it is really difficult to locate a
nation anywhere in the globe that does not make use of postal codes at the
present time. In the event that there were no longer any zip codes, the nation
would be required to develop a highly suitable replacement.
In this article, you will
learn all there is to know about the postal codes used in Ghana so that you
won't have to continue to be uninformed in the future.
What Are Zip Codes?
The term
"ZIP" refers to an abbreviation for "Zone Improvement
Plan." It is common practise to make use of a person's zip code in order
to ascertain the general region in which they are situated. Because a zip code
is a representation of the postal code of a community, location, or building to
which a package is intended to be sent, this helps to make it easier for
packages to be delivered.
The United States Postal Service was the organisation responsible
for the first implementation of zip codes in the 1960s. The United States Postal
Service made this discovery when it found that it was quicker and more
effective to distribute letters using zip codes.
Since then, a large number of nations all over the globe,
including those in Africa, have begun to implement the use of zip codes.
What Is the Zip Code for Ghana?
Zip codes, which may also be referred to as postal codes, are used
in Ghana much as they are in other African nations such as Nigeria, Kenya,
South Africa, and so on. However, the use of zip codes in Ghana did not begin
until much later than it did in the majority of other African countries. The
postal code system is used in Ghana to assist in the delivery of mail and other
products. Consequently, whether it's a zip code or a postal code, each one may
be used for the delivery of mail or for the completion of online forms.
However, Ghana does have a generic zip code or postal code that
you may use for online forms or e-commerce websites, and they are 00233 and
23321. The online platforms and online forms that do not recognise the zip or
postal codes that are listed below in this article do not accept them.
Before every district began using their own codes or before Ghana
Post GPS was introduced, citizens of Ghana made use of the two codes.
Therefore, if you are using an online service that does not recognise the zip
code for your district, you may use either 00233 or 23321 in its place.
What Is the Difference Between Zip Code and Postal
Code?
The concepts of postcodes and zip codes are essentially
interchangeable. Postal codes serve the same function as zip codes, which is to
facilitate the sending and receiving of mail and packages. They contribute to
the process of delivering mail and parcels to the appropriate recipients.
In 1932, while Ukraine was still a part of the Soviet Union, the
country pioneered the modern-day method of assigning zip codes to postal
addresses. A few years later, Germany was the first country to implement the
use of postal codes, followed by Argentina, the United Kingdom, and finally the
United States of America.
There are still certain nations, such as Hong Kong and Gibraltar,
that have not yet adopted the zip code or postal code systems, despite the fact
that so many countries across the globe now use these systems. The primary
reason for this is because these nations are not very large geographically, and
as a result, they do not see the implementation of postal codes or zip codes as
being necessary.
Therefore, depending on the nation you are in, and the system
used, will either use the term "postal code" or "zip
code," as these are the terms that are most often used there.
What Is the Postal Code for Ghana?
It is high time for all to familiarise themselves with
the postal code that is used in the nation. To begin, the Ghana Post GPS is the
organisation that is in charge of facilitating the postal code for Ghana, and
they are the ones who have supplied digital addresses for all of the important
buildings in Ghana.
To ensure that your mail is effectively delivered to you, all that
is required of you as a Ghanaian citizen or as a person who resides in the
nation is to configure your Ghana Post GPS so that it can produce your digital
address.
Your country's postal code should be entered as the first five
digits of your digital address. For those of you who call Accra home, the
appropriate zip code for your correspondence is GA145. The first three digits
of this code indicate the postcode region, while the GA in the code, indicates
the postcode area. The postal codes for Ghana's other regions are all different
from one another.
What Is the Zip Code for Accra?
The postal code for Accra is GA078. If you live in Accra or if
you want to send mail or a package to someone who lives in Accra, you will need
this code (GA078). GA stands for "Accra Metropolitan District,"
and the number 078 is the area code for Gold Coast City.
Because of this, the postal code for Adenta or Tema will be the
same. This is mostly due to the fact that both of these communities are located
in the Accra region.
What Is the Postal Code for Kumasi?
The Kumasi zip code is AK-039-5028, which may be simply explained
by noting that the A stands for the Ashanti Region, K is the Kumasi District,
and 039 is the subdistrict. Kumasi is a well-populated area in Ghana.
The last four numbers, 5028, are a distinctive address that
further identifies the location.
What Is the Zip Code for Cape Coast & Takoradi?
The format is the same as the others, although the Takoradi postal
code is WS857 and the zip code for Cape Coast Metropolitan Area is CC453.
Ghana Postal Code List (Ghana Zip Codes)
Below is a table showing the zip codes of Ghana districts based on Ghana Post GPS:
|
Region |
Postcode district |
Postcode district name |
Coverage |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AA |
Asante
Akim South District |
Juaso |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AB |
Bekwai
Municipal District |
Bekwai |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AC |
Asante
Akim Central Municipal District |
Konongo |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AD |
Kwabre
East District |
Mamponteng |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AE |
Ejisu
Juaben Municipal District |
Ejisu |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AF |
Afigya
Kwabre District |
Kodie |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AG |
Atwima
Kwanwoma District |
Atwima
Foase |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AH |
Atwima
Nwabiagya District |
Nkawie |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AI |
Atwima
Mponua District |
Nyinahin |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AJ |
Ejura
Sekyedumase Municipal District |
Ejura |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AK |
Kumasi
Metropolitan District |
Kumasi |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AM |
Mampong
Municipal District |
Mampong |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AN |
Asante
Akim North District |
Agogo |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AO |
Obuasi
Municipal District |
Obuasi |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AP |
Sekyere
Afram Plains District |
Drobonso |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AQ |
Sekyere
Central District |
|
|
Ashanti
Region |
AR |
Sekyere
East District |
Effiduase |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AS |
Asokore
Mampong Municipal District |
|
|
Ashanti
Region |
AT |
Bosomtwe
District |
Kuntanase |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AU |
Kumawu
District |
Kumawu |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AV |
Amansie
Central District |
Jacobu |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AW |
Amansie
West District |
Manso
Nkwanta |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AX |
Ahafo
Ano North District |
Tepa |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AY |
Ahafo
Ano South District |
Mankranso |
|
Ashanti
Region |
AZ |
Sekyere
South District |
Agona |
|
Ashanti
Region |
A2 |
Adansi
North District |
Fomena |
|
Ashanti
Region |
A3 |
Adansi
South District |
New
Edubiase |
|
Ashanti
Region |
A4,
A9 |
Bosome
Freho District |
Asiwa |
|
Ashanti
Region |
A6 |
Offinso
North District |
Akomadan |
|
Ashanti
Region |
A7 |
Offinso
South Municipal District |
New
Offinso |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BA |
Atebubu-Amantin
District |
Atebubu |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BB |
Berekum
Municipal District |
Berekum |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BC |
Banda
District |
Banda
Ahenkro |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BD |
Dormaa
Municipal District |
Dormaa-Ahenkro |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BE |
Dormaa
East District |
Wamfie |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BF |
Dormaa
West District |
Nkrankwanta |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BG |
Sene
East District |
Kajaji |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BH |
Sene
West District |
Kwame
Danso |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BI |
Jaman
South District |
Drobo |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BJ |
Jaman
North District |
Sampa |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BK |
Kintampo
North Municipal District |
Kintampo |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BL |
Kintampo
South District |
Jema |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BN |
Nkoranza
North District |
Busunya |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BO |
Nkoranza
South Municipal District |
Nkoranza |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BP |
Pru
District |
Yeji |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BQ |
Asutifi
North District |
Kenyasi |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BR |
Asutifi
South District |
Hwidiem |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BS |
Sunyani
Municipal District |
Sunyani |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BT |
Techiman
Municipal District |
Techiman |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BU |
Asunafo
North Municipal District |
Goaso |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BV |
Asunafo
South District |
Kukuom |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BW |
Wenchi
Municipal District |
Wenchi |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BX |
Techiman
North District |
Tuobodom |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BY |
Sunyan
West District |
Odomase |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
BZ |
Tain
District |
Nsawkaw |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
B2 |
Tano
North District |
Duayaw-Nkwanta |
|
Brong
Ahafo Region |
B3 |
Tano
South District |
Bechem |
|
Central
Region |
CA |
Abura
Asebu Kwamankese District |
Dunkwa |
|
Central
Region |
CB |
Asikuma
Odoben Brakwa District |
Breman
Asikuma |
|
Central
Region |
CC |
Cape
Coast Metropolitan District |
Cape
Coast |
|
Central
Region |
CE |
Effutu
Municipal District |
Winneba |
|
Central
Region |
CF |
Ekumfi
District |
Essarkyir |
|
Central
Region |
CG |
Gomoa
East District |
Afransi |
|
Central
Region |
CH |
Twifo
Heman Lower Denkyira District |
Heman |
|
Central
Region |
CI |
Gomoa
West District |
Apam |
|
Central
Region |
CJ |
Ajumako
Enyan Esiam District |
Ajumako |
|
Central
Region |
CK |
Komenda
Edina Eguafo Municipal District |
Elmina |
|
Central
Region |
CM |
Mfantseman
Municipal District |
Saltpond |
|
Central
Region |
CO |
Agona
West Municipal District |
Swedru |
|
Central
Region |
CP |
Agona
East District |
Nsaba |
|
Central
Region |
CR |
Assin
North Municipal District |
Assin
Fosu |
|
Central
Region |
CS |
Assin
South District |
Nsuaem-Kyekyewere |
|
Central
Region |
CT |
Twifo-Ati
Morkwa District |
Twifo
Praso |
|
Central
Region |
CU |
Upper
Denkyira East Municipal District |
Dunkwa-on-Offin |
|
Central
Region |
CV |
Upper
Denkyira West District |
Diaso |
|
Central
Region |
CW |
Awutu
Senya District |
Awutu
Breku |
|
Central
Region |
CX |
Awutu
Senya East Municipal District |
Kasoa |
|
Eastern
Region |
EA |
Asuogyaman
District |
Atimpoku |
|
Eastern
Region |
EB |
Birim
Central Municipal District |
Akim
Oda |
|
Eastern
Region |
ED |
Denkyembour
District |
Akwatia |
|
Eastern
Region |
EE |
East
Akim Municipal District |
Kibi |
|
Eastern
Region |
EF |
Fanteakwa
District |
Begoro |
|
Eastern
Region |
EG |
Nsawam
Adoagyiri Municipal District |
Nsawam |
|
Eastern
Region |
EH |
Kwahu
East District |
Abetifi |
|
Eastern
Region |
EI |
Kwahu
South District |
Mpreaso |
|
Eastern
Region |
EJ |
Kwahu
West Municipal District |
Nkawkaw |
|
Eastern
Region |
EK |
Kwaebibirem
District |
Kade |
|
Eastern
Region |
EL |
Lower
Manya Krobo Municipal District |
Odumase |
|
Eastern
Region |
EM |
Akyemansa
District |
Ofoase |
|
Eastern
Region |
EN |
New
Juaben Municipal District |
Koforidua |
|
Eastern
Region |
EO |
Ayensuano
District |
Coaltar |
|
Eastern
Region |
EP |
Kwahu
Afram Plains North District |
Donkorkrom |
|
Eastern
Region |
EQ |
Kwahu
Afram Plains South District |
Tease |
|
Eastern
Region |
ES |
Suhum
Municipal District |
Suhum |
|
Eastern
Region |
ET |
Atiwa
District |
Kwabeng |
|
Eastern
Region |
EU |
Upper
Manya Krobo District |
Asesewa |
|
Eastern
Region |
EV |
Upper
West Akim District |
Adeiso |
|
Eastern
Region |
EW |
West
Akim Municipal District |
Asamankese |
|
Eastern
Region |
EX |
Birim
North District |
New
Abirim |
|
Eastern
Region |
EY |
Yilo
Krobo Municipal District |
Somanya |
|
Eastern
Region |
EZ |
Birim
South District |
Akim
Swedru |
|
Eastern
Region |
E2 |
Akuapem
North Municipal District |
Akropong |
|
Eastern
Region |
E3 |
Akuapem
South District |
Aburi |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GA |
Accra
Metropolitan District |
North
Ridge - GA015 - GA017, GA028 - GA031, GA052 - GA054, GA076, GA080 West
Ridge - GA050, GA051, GA077, GA107 |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GB |
Ashaiman
Municipal District |
Ashaiman,
Tema communities 21 and 22 |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GC |
Ga
Central Municipal District |
Sowutuom |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GD |
Adentan
Municipal District |
Adenta |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GE |
Ga
East Municipal District |
Abokobi |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GK |
Kpone
Katamanso District |
Kpone,
Oyibi, Tema communities 24 and 25 |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GL |
La
Dade Kotopon Municipal District |
La,
Labadi, Cantonments, Burma Camp, Airport City |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GM |
La
Nkwantanang Madina Municipal District |
Madina |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GN |
Ningo
Prampram District |
Prampram |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GO |
Shai
Osudoku District |
Dodowa |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GS |
Ga
South Municipal District |
Weija |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GT |
Tema
Metropolitan District |
Tema communities
1 - 20, 23 |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GW |
Ga
West Municipal District |
Amasaman |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GX |
Ada
West District |
Sege |
|
Greater
Accra Region |
GZ |
Ledzokuku-Krowor
Municipal District |
Teshie, Nungua,
Baatsona |
|
Northern
Region |
NA |
Kpandai
District |
Kpandai |
|
Northern
Region |
NB |
Bole
District |
Bole,
Bamboi, Maluwe, Tinga, Tasilma, Mandari, Banda/Nkwanta |
|
Northern
Region |
NC |
Chereponi
District |
Chereponi |
|
Northern
Region |
ND |
West
Mamprusi District |
Walewale |
|
Northern
Region |
NE |
East
Mamprusi District |
Gambaga |
|
Northern
Region |
NF |
Tatale
Sanguli District |
Tatale |
|
Northern
Region |
NG |
Gushegu
District |
Gushegu |
|
Northern
Region |
NI |
Mion
District |
Sang |
|
Northern
Region |
NK |
Kumbugu
District |
Kumbugu |
|
Northern
Region |
NL |
Tolon
District |
Tolon |
|
Northern
Region |
NM |
Mamprugu
Moaduri District |
Yagaba |
|
Northern
Region |
NN |
Nanumba
North District |
Bimbilla |
|
Northern
Region |
NO |
Nanumba
South District |
Wulensi |
|
Northern
Region |
NP |
Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo
District |
Bunkpurugu |
|
Northern
Region |
NR |
Karaga
District |
Karaga |
|
Northern
Region |
NS |
Sagnerigu
District |
Sagnerigu |
|
Northern
Region |
NT |
Tamale
Metropolitan District |
Tamale |
|
Northern
Region |
NU |
Savelugu
Nanton Municipal District |
Savelugu |
|
Northern
Region |
NW |
Sawla
Tuna Kalba District |
Sawla |
|
Northern
Region |
NX |
Saboba
District |
Saboba |
|
Northern
Region |
NY |
Yendi
Municipal District |
Yendi |
|
Northern
Region |
NZ |
Zabzugu
District |
Zabzugu |
|
Northern
Region |
N2 |
North
Gonja District |
Daboya |
|
Northern
Region |
N3 |
Central
Gonja District |
Buipe |
|
Northern
Region |
N4 |
East
Gonja District |
Salaga |
|
Northern
Region |
N5 |
West
Gonja District |
Damongo |
|
Upper
East Region |
UA |
Bawku
Municipal District |
Bawku |
|
Upper
East Region |
UB |
Bolgatanga
Municipal District |
Bolgatanga
Municipal District |
|
Upper
East Region |
UE |
Bolgatanga
East District |
Bolgatanga
East District |
|
Upper
East Region |
UG |
Garu
Tempane District |
Garu |
|
Upper
East Region |
UK |
Kassena
Nankana Municipal District |
Navrongo |
|
Upper
East Region |
UL |
Kassena
Nankana West District |
Paga |
|
Upper
East Region |
UN |
Nabdam
District |
Nangodi |
|
Upper
East Region |
UO |
Bongo
District |
Bongo |
|
Upper
East Region |
UP |
Pusiga
District |
Pusiga |
|
Upper
East Region |
UR |
Builsa
North District |
Sandema |
|
Upper
East Region |
US |
Builsa
South District |
Fumbisi |
|
Upper
East Region |
UT |
Talensi
District |
Tongo |
|
Upper
East Region |
UU |
Binduri
District |
Binduri |
|
Upper
East Region |
UW |
Bawku
West District |
Zebilla |
|
Upper
West Region |
XD |
Daffiama
Bussie Issa District |
Issa |
|
Upper
West Region |
XJ |
Jirapa
District |
Jirapa |
|
Upper
West Region |
XK |
Lambussi
Karni District |
Lambussi |
|
Upper
West Region |
XL |
Lawra
District |
Lawra |
|
Upper
West Region |
XN |
Nandom
District |
Nandom |
|
Upper
West Region |
XO |
Nadowli
Kaleo District |
Nadowli |
|
Upper
West Region |
XS |
Sissala
East District |
Tumu |
|
Upper
West Region |
XT |
Sissala
West District |
Gwollu |
|
Upper
West Region |
XW |
Wa
Municipal District |
Wa |
|
Upper
West Region |
XX |
Wa
East District |
Funsi |
|
Upper
West Region |
XY |
Wa
West District |
Wechiau |
|
Volta
Region |
VA |
Adaklu
District |
Adaklu
Waya |
|
Volta
Region |
VB |
Biakoye
District |
Nkonya |
|
Volta
Region |
VC |
Hohoe
Municipal District |
Hohoe |
|
Volta
Region |
VD |
North
Dayi Municipal District |
Anfoega |
|
Volta
Region |
VE |
South
Dayi District |
Kpeve |
|
Volta
Region |
VF |
Afadzato
South District |
Ve
Golokwati |
|
Volta
Region |
VG |
Agotime
Ziope District |
Kpetoe |
|
Volta
Region |
VH |
Ho
Municipal District |
Ho |
|
Volta
Region |
VI |
Ho
West District |
Dzolokpuita |
|
Volta
Region |
VJ |
Jasikan
District |
Jasikan |
|
Volta
Region |
VK |
Keta
Municipal District |
Keta |
|
Volta
Region |
VM |
Kadjebi
District |
Kadjebi |
|
Volta
Region |
VN |
Nkwanta
North District |
Kpassa |
|
Volta
Region |
VO |
Nkwanta
South District |
Nkwanta |
|
Volta
Region |
VP |
Kpando
Municipal District |
Kpando |
|
Volta
Region |
VQ |
Krachi
Nchumuru District |
Chindiri |
|
Volta
Region |
VR |
Krachi
East District |
Dambai |
|
Volta
Region |
VS |
Krachi
West District |
Kete
Krachi |
|
Volta
Region |
VT |
North
Tongu District |
Battor
Dugame |
|
Volta
Region |
VU |
South
Tongu District |
Sogakope |
|
Volta
Region |
VV |
Central
Tongu District |
Adidome |
|
Volta
Region |
VW |
Akatsi
North District |
Ave
Dakpa |
|
Volta
Region |
VX |
Akatsi
South District |
Akatsi |
|
Volta
Region |
VY |
Ketu
North District |
Dzodze |
|
Volta
Region |
VZ |
Ketu
South Municipal District |
Denu |
|
Western
Region |
WA |
Aowin
District |
Enchi |
|
Western
Region |
WB |
Bibiani/Anhwiaso/Bekwai
District |
Bibiani |
|
Western
Region |
WC |
Bia
East District |
Adabokrom |
|
Western
Region |
WD |
Bia
West District |
Essam |
|
Western
Region |
WE |
Ellembelle
District |
Nkroful |
|
Western
Region |
WF |
Sefwi
Akontombra District |
Akontombra |
|
Western
Region |
WG |
Sefwi
Wiawso Municipal District |
Wiawso |
|
Western
Region |
WH |
Ahanta
West District |
Agona
Ahanta |
|
Western
Region |
WJ |
Jomoro
District |
Half
Assini |
|
Western
Region |
WM |
Mpohor
District |
Mpohor |
|
Western
Region |
WN |
Nzema
East Municipal District |
Axim |
|
Western
Region |
WO |
Bodi
District |
Bodi |
|
Western
Region |
WP |
Prestea
Huni Valley District |
Prestea |
|
Western
Region |
WQ |
Juaboso
District |
Juaboso |
|
Western
Region |
WR |
Shama
District |
Shama |
|
Western
Region |
WS |
Sekondi-Takoradi
Metropolitan District |
Sekondi-Takoradi |
|
Western
Region |
WT |
Tarkwa
Nsuaem Municipal District |
Tarkwa |
|
Western
Region |
WU |
Suaman
District |
Dadieso |
|
Western
Region |
WW |
Amenfi
Central District |
Manso
Amenfi |
|
Western
Region |
WX |
Amenfi
East District |
Wassa-Akropong |
|
Western
Region |
WY |
Amenfi
West District |
Asankrangwa |
|
Western
Region |
WZ |
Wassa
East District |
Daboase |
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Source: ghananews.hrforum.uk
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