Mbaukwu Town Postal Code, Anambra State Nigeria: Everything to Know in 2026
Mbaukwu is a town in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. People write it in different ways, such as Mbaukwu, Mba-Ukwu and Mgbaukwu, so it is easy to feel unsure when a form asks for the postal code. The number in common use for the town is 420105.
This guide clears up the spelling, shows you how to write the address and gives a few tips to keep deliveries on track.
The code and what it means
The first three digits, 420, point to the Awka postal zone. The last three, 105, mark the Mbaukwu district. Umuawulu is 104 and Nise is 106, so the town sits between them in the list.
Spellings you may see
| Spelling | Use it? |
|---|---|
| Mbaukwu | Best choice for addresses |
| Mba-Ukwu | Understood, but write one word |
| Mgbaukwu | Seen on some lists, same town area |
Whatever spelling you pick, keep the code 420105 the same and add Awka South so the town is easy to place.
How to write the address
| 1 | Name of the receiver and a phone number. |
| 2 | House number, compound or landmark. |
| 3 | Mbaukwu, Awka South. |
| 4 | Anambra State. |
| 5 | Postal code 420105. |
Tips for senders and receivers
- Tell the sender to copy the address exactly as you wrote it.
- Avoid mixing Mbaukwu with Mgbakwu, which is a different town in Awka North.
- Mention the nearest school, church or junction.
- Confirm the code with the post office when the form is official.
Questions people ask
Yes, it is part of the Awka South area, so many deliveries pass through the Awka sorting zone first.
Postal lists are updated from time to time and local spellings vary. A clear address with the town and LGA solves most doubts.
Why a clear address helps
Mbaukwu is written in several ways, so the label needs more than a name. Town, local government, state and code together leave no space for guessing. A rider who sees 420105 and Awka South knows at once which sorting route to follow.
- Write the spelling you prefer on every form.
- Copy the same address every time.
- Keep the phone number on the label.
Write 420105 with confidence on your next Mbaukwu address.
