Postal codes in the Upper West Region of Ghana are part of the GhanaPostGPS digital address system, where each administrative district has a unique two-letter code. These codes help postal services and delivery companies route mail and parcels precisely across the region.
Key Information
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Region | Upper West Region |
| Country | Ghana |
| Postal Code Format | Two-letter alphanumeric |
| System | GhanaPostGPS |
| Coverage | All official districts in Upper West Region |
| Purpose | Accurate mail delivery and location addressing |
Postal Codes of Upper West Region
Below is a table showing all official places (districts) in Upper West Region with their postal codes.
| Location Name | Postal Code | District Name |
|---|---|---|
| Wa Municipal | XW | Wa Municipal District |
| Wa East | XX | Wa East District |
| Wa West | XY | Wa West District |
| Jirapa Municipal | XJ | Jirapa Municipal |
| Lambussie Karni | XK | Lambussie Karni District |
| Lawra Municipal | XL | Lawra Municipal |
| Nadowli Kaleo | XO | Nadowli Kaleo District |
| Nandom Municipal | XN | Nandom Municipal |
| Sissala East Municipal | XS | Sissala East Municipal |
| Sissala West | XT | Sissala West District |
| Daffiama Bussie Issa | XD | Daffiama Bussie Issa District |
About Postal Code in Upper West Region
The GhanaPostGPS postal code system assigns every district in Ghana a two-letter code that represents its region and local administrative area. In the Upper West Region, all postal codes begin with X, which shows the region, and the second character identifies the district. For example, XW represents Wa Municipal District, the regional capital and main urban area, while XX refers to Wa East District and XY denotes Wa West District.
Other districts like Jirapa Municipal (XJ), Lawra Municipal (XL), Nadowli Kaleo (XO), and Nandom Municipal (XN) also have their own postal codes that help postal services sort and deliver mail properly. Smaller local areas such as Sissala East Municipal (XS), Sissala West (XT), and Daffiama Bussie Issa (XD) likewise each have unique codes, ensuring that addressing and deliveries work smoothly across the entire region.