Mauritania Address Format
Addresses follow the French convention (small-to-large): recipient, street with number, district or quarter, city, then the country. Because there are no postal codes, a Boîte Postale (BP nnn) line often replaces the street line, especially for business mail. Limited public documentation beyond UPU guidance.
Standard format
Local format (Arabic)
Code postal rules
| Field name | Code postal |
|---|---|
| Format | None — Mauritania does not use postal codes (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Rule | Mauritania has no national postal code system; mail is routed via street/quarter addresses or post office boxes (Boîte Postale / BP) and the city name. |
Fields used in Mauritania
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Boîte Postale (BP)" locally |
FAQ
What postal code format does Mauritania use?
Mauritania has no national postal code system; mail is routed via street/quarter addresses or post office boxes (Boîte Postale / BP) and the city name.
How do you write an address in Mauritania?
Mauritania addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Addresses follow the French convention (small-to-large): recipient, street with number, district or quarter, city, then the country. Because there are no postal codes, a Boîte Postale (BP nnn) line often replaces the street line, especially for business mail. Limited public documentation beyond UPU guidance.
Does Mauritania use postal codes?
No. Mauritania has no national postal code system; mail is routed via street/quarter addresses or post office boxes (Boîte Postale / BP) and the city name.
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Sources
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf
- https://www.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/Activities/Addressing/Postcodes