Nicaragua Address Format
Nicaraguan addresses go from smallest unit to largest; the 5-digit código postal is written before the city on the last line. Because formal street names are scarce, addresses are traditionally landmark-based ('De la Rotonda Rubén Darío, 2 cuadras al lago'), which remains common practice. Limited public documentation from the postal operator on a strict national format.
Standard format
Código postal rules
| Field name | Código postal |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 11001 |
| Pattern | ^\d{5}$ |
| Rule | 5 digits, introduced by Correos de Nicaragua in 2008. The first 2 digits identify the department or postal zone (11-14 for Managua, 21 for León, 43 for Granada). |
Fields used in Nicaragua
| State / region | Yes — "Department (Departamento)" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Street address or landmark reference (Dirección)" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Apartado Postal" locally |
FAQ
What is the Código postal format in Nicaragua?
The format is NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 11001. 5 digits, introduced by Correos de Nicaragua in 2008. The first 2 digits identify the department or postal zone (11-14 for Managua, 21 for León, 43 for Granada).
How do you write an address in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Nicaraguan addresses go from smallest unit to largest; the 5-digit código postal is written before the city on the last line. Because formal street names are scarce, addresses are traditionally landmark-based ('De la Rotonda Rubén Darío, 2 cuadras al lago'), which remains common practice. Limited public documentation from the postal operator on a strict national format.
Does Nicaragua use postal codes?
Yes. Nicaragua uses the Código postal in the format NNNNN (example: 11001). 5 digits, introduced by Correos de Nicaragua in 2008. The first 2 digits identify the department or postal zone (11-14 for Managua, 21 for León, 43 for Granada).
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Sources
- https://www.correos.gob.ni
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf