Formato de direcciones de Panamá

What is the Código postal format in Panama?

The format is NNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 0801. 4 digits, introduced in 2007 by Correos y Telégrafos de Panamá. The first two digits identify the province or comarca (matching its ISO 3166-2 number: 08 = Panamá, 04 = Chiriquí, 10 = Panamá Oeste). A newer alphanumeric geo-coded system was launched around 2025 but the 4-digit district code remains the standard for mail.

How do you write an address in Panama?

Panama addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Per the UPU format, the 4-digit postal code is written before the locality, separated by a comma (e.g. '0835, Parque Lefevre'), and the province line follows. For P.O. Box addresses the code is fused with the box number: 'Apartado 0832-2345'. Home delivery is limited outside Panama City, so Apartado Postal addresses are very common.

Does Panama use postal codes?

Yes. Panama uses the Código postal in the format NNNN (example: 0801). 4 digits, introduced in 2007 by Correos y Telégrafos de Panamá. The first two digits identify the province or comarca (matching its ISO 3166-2 number: 08 = Panamá, 04 = Chiriquí, 10 = Panamá Oeste). A newer alphanumeric geo-coded system was launched around 2025 but the 4-digit district code remains the standard for mail.