Lesotho Address Format
Lesotho addresses are written from smallest unit to largest. Because street delivery is limited mainly to parts of Maseru, most mail uses a P.O. Box line; the town name followed by the 3-digit postal code appears on the last line before the country, often in uppercase on international mail (e.g. 'MASERU 100').
Standard format
Postal code rules
| Field name | Postal code |
|---|---|
| Format | NNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 100 |
| Pattern | ^\d{3}$ |
| Rule | 3 digits; the first digit identifies the district (1 Maseru, 2 Berea, 3 Leribe, 4 Butha-Buthe, 5 Mokhotlong/Thaba-Tseka, 6 Qacha's Nek, 7 Quthing, 8 Mohale's Hoek, 9 Mafeteng). The code is written after the town name; most mail is delivered to P.O. Boxes. |
Fields used in Lesotho
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes |
FAQ
What is the Postal code format in Lesotho?
The format is NNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 100. 3 digits; the first digit identifies the district (1 Maseru, 2 Berea, 3 Leribe, 4 Butha-Buthe, 5 Mokhotlong/Thaba-Tseka, 6 Qacha's Nek, 7 Quthing, 8 Mohale's Hoek, 9 Mafeteng). The code is written after the town name; most mail is delivered to P.O. Boxes.
How do you write an address in Lesotho?
Lesotho addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Lesotho addresses are written from smallest unit to largest. Because street delivery is limited mainly to parts of Maseru, most mail uses a P.O. Box line; the town name followed by the 3-digit postal code appears on the last line before the country, often in uppercase on international mail (e.g. 'MASERU 100').
Does Lesotho use postal codes?
Yes. Lesotho uses the Postal code in the format NNN (example: 100). 3 digits; the first digit identifies the district (1 Maseru, 2 Berea, 3 Leribe, 4 Butha-Buthe, 5 Mokhotlong/Thaba-Tseka, 6 Qacha's Nek, 7 Quthing, 8 Mohale's Hoek, 9 Mafeteng). The code is written after the town name; most mail is delivered to P.O. Boxes.
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Sources
- https://www.lesothopost.org.ls
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/PostalEntitiesFiles/addressingUnit/lesEn.pdf