Ecuador Address Format
Street lines typically give an avenue or street, a building number in the N24-156 style, and often the cross street after 'y' (e.g. 'y Av. Colón'). The postal code is written on the same line as the city, usually before it; the province is not written in the address.
Standard format
Código postal rules
| Field name | Código postal |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 170515 |
| Pattern | ^\d{6}$ |
| Rule | 6 digits introduced in 2007; the first 2 digits identify the province (01 Azuay ... 17 Pichincha, 09 Guayas, 20 Galápagos). |
Fields used in Ecuador
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Apartado postal / Casilla" locally |
FAQ
What is the Código postal format in Ecuador?
The format is NNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 170515. 6 digits introduced in 2007; the first 2 digits identify the province (01 Azuay ... 17 Pichincha, 09 Guayas, 20 Galápagos).
How do you write an address in Ecuador?
Ecuador addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Street lines typically give an avenue or street, a building number in the N24-156 style, and often the cross street after 'y' (e.g. 'y Av. Colón'). The postal code is written on the same line as the city, usually before it; the province is not written in the address.
Does Ecuador use postal codes?
Yes. Ecuador uses the Código postal in the format NNNNNN (example: 170515). 6 digits introduced in 2007; the first 2 digits identify the province (01 Azuay ... 17 Pichincha, 09 Guayas, 20 Galápagos).
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Sources
- https://www.correosdelecuador.gob.ec/
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf