Central African Republic Address Format
Addresses follow the French convention, written from smallest to largest unit: recipient, street (Rue/Avenue + number), then town, then country. Because there are no postal codes, a BP (P.O. Box) number is normally written on the same line as the town (e.g. 'BP 1451, Bangui') and often replaces the street line entirely outside Bangui.
Standard format
Boîte postale (BP) number (no postal codes) rules
| Field name | Boîte postale (BP) number (no postal codes) |
|---|---|
| Format | N/A - no national postal code system (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Rule | The Central African Republic has no national postal code system. Mail is delivered via P.O. Box (Boîte postale, BP) numbers rented from La Poste Centrafricaine, combined with the town name; street delivery exists mainly in central Bangui. |
Fields used in Central African Republic
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Rue / Avenue" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Boîte postale (BP)" locally |
FAQ
What postal code format does Central African Republic use?
The Central African Republic has no national postal code system. Mail is delivered via P.O. Box (Boîte postale, BP) numbers rented from La Poste Centrafricaine, combined with the town name; street delivery exists mainly in central Bangui.
How do you write an address in Central African Republic?
Central African Republic addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Addresses follow the French convention, written from smallest to largest unit: recipient, street (Rue/Avenue + number), then town, then country. Because there are no postal codes, a BP (P.O. Box) number is normally written on the same line as the town (e.g. 'BP 1451, Bangui') and often replaces the street line entirely outside Bangui.
Does Central African Republic use postal codes?
No. The Central African Republic has no national postal code system. Mail is delivered via P.O. Box (Boîte postale, BP) numbers rented from La Poste Centrafricaine, combined with the town name; street delivery exists mainly in central Bangui.
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Sources
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/PostalEntitiesFiles/addressingUnit/cafEn.pdf
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf