DR Congo Address Format
Addresses run from the recipient to the country, with the commune written as "COM <name>" on its own line and the 7-digit postcode to the left of the city name (UPU style: "1004131 KINSHASA"); the last three lines are written in capitals. P.O. Box delivery ("B.P.") is very common, and rural addresses use village, secteur and territoire lines instead of a street.
Standard format
Code postal rules
| Field name | Code postal |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 1004131 |
| Pattern | ^\d{7}$ |
| Rule | 7 digits introduced by the SCPT: 2 for the province, 2 for the city/territory, 2 for the commune/sector, and a final digit flagging a post office. Written to the left of the locality name; many senders still omit it. |
Fields used in DR Congo
| State / region | Yes — "Province" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Avenue / rue" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "B.P. (Boîte postale)" locally |
FAQ
What is the Code postal format in DR Congo?
The format is NNNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 1004131. 7 digits introduced by the SCPT: 2 for the province, 2 for the city/territory, 2 for the commune/sector, and a final digit flagging a post office. Written to the left of the locality name; many senders still omit it.
How do you write an address in DR Congo?
DR Congo addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Addresses run from the recipient to the country, with the commune written as "COM <name>" on its own line and the 7-digit postcode to the left of the city name (UPU style: "1004131 KINSHASA"); the last three lines are written in capitals. P.O. Box delivery ("B.P.") is very common, and rural addresses use village, secteur and territoire lines instead of a street.
Does DR Congo use postal codes?
Yes. DR Congo uses the Code postal in the format NNNNNNN (example: 1004131). 7 digits introduced by the SCPT: 2 for the province, 2 for the city/territory, 2 for the commune/sector, and a final digit flagging a post office. Written to the left of the locality name; many senders still omit it.
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Sources
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/PostalEntitiesFiles/addressingUnit/codEn.pdf
- https://codepostal.cd/