Bhutan Address Format
Bhutanese addresses run from recipient down to town + 5-digit postal code on one line (e.g. 'Thimphu 11001'). Street names are rare outside Thimphu; building/house numbers, zones, or locality names often substitute, and rural addresses use village + Gewog (block) names. P.O. Box delivery is very common; limited public documentation on street-level conventions.
Standard format
Local format (Dzongkha)
Postal code rules
| Field name | Postal code |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 11001 |
| Pattern | ^\d{5}$ |
| Rule | 5 digits: 1st = postal region (Dzongdey), 2nd = district (Dzongkhag), 3rd = sub-district (Dungkhag), last two = delivery area. Introduced by Bhutan Post in 2010. |
Fields used in Bhutan
| State / region | Yes — "Dzongkhag (district)" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Street / building" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes |
FAQ
What is the Postal code format in Bhutan?
The format is NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 11001. 5 digits: 1st = postal region (Dzongdey), 2nd = district (Dzongkhag), 3rd = sub-district (Dungkhag), last two = delivery area. Introduced by Bhutan Post in 2010.
How do you write an address in Bhutan?
Bhutan addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Bhutanese addresses run from recipient down to town + 5-digit postal code on one line (e.g. 'Thimphu 11001'). Street names are rare outside Thimphu; building/house numbers, zones, or locality names often substitute, and rural addresses use village + Gewog (block) names. P.O. Box delivery is very common; limited public documentation on street-level conventions.
Does Bhutan use postal codes?
Yes. Bhutan uses the Postal code in the format NNNNN (example: 11001). 5 digits: 1st = postal region (Dzongdey), 2nd = district (Dzongkhag), 3rd = sub-district (Dungkhag), last two = delivery area. Introduced by Bhutan Post in 2010.
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Sources
- https://www.bhutanpost.com.bt/
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf