Maldives Address Format
Street lines carry the house/building name and street ("Magu" means street); a P.O. Box may replace the street line. The 5-digit postcode is written to the right of the locality name. The atoll is not normally written in the address.
Standard format
Local format (Dhivehi)
Postal code rules
| Field name | Postal code |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 20026 |
| Pattern | ^\d{5}$ |
| Rule | 5 digits. The first two digits identify the atoll or postal region: Malé 20xxx, Villingili 21xxx, Hulhulé 22000, Hulhumalé 23000; atoll codes run 01xxx-19xxx north to south. |
Fields used in Maldives
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "House name and street (Magu)" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes |
FAQ
What is the Postal code format in Maldives?
The format is NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 20026. 5 digits. The first two digits identify the atoll or postal region: Malé 20xxx, Villingili 21xxx, Hulhulé 22000, Hulhumalé 23000; atoll codes run 01xxx-19xxx north to south.
How do you write an address in Maldives?
Maldives addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Street lines carry the house/building name and street ("Magu" means street); a P.O. Box may replace the street line. The 5-digit postcode is written to the right of the locality name. The atoll is not normally written in the address.
Does Maldives use postal codes?
Yes. Maldives uses the Postal code in the format NNNNN (example: 20026). 5 digits. The first two digits identify the atoll or postal region: Malé 20xxx, Villingili 21xxx, Hulhulé 22000, Hulhumalé 23000; atoll codes run 01xxx-19xxx north to south.
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Sources
- https://www.maldivespost.com
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/PostalEntitiesFiles/addressingUnit/mdvEn.pdf