Niger Address Format
The 4-digit code postal is written immediately before the locality name (e.g. 8001 Niamey). P.O. Boxes (Boîte postale, B.P.) are widely used and often replace the street line, as named-street delivery is limited outside central Niamey. French is the official language used in addresses.
Standard format
Code postal rules
| Field name | Code postal |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 8001 |
| Pattern | ^\d{4}$ |
| Rule | 4 digits. The first digit identifies the region (1=Agadez, 2=Diffa, 3=Dosso, 4=Maradi, 5=Tahoua, 6=Tillabéri, 7=Zinder, 8=Niamey); the code is written before the locality name. |
Fields used in Niger
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Rue / Quartier" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Boîte postale (B.P.)" locally |
FAQ
What is the Code postal format in Niger?
The format is NNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 8001. 4 digits. The first digit identifies the region (1=Agadez, 2=Diffa, 3=Dosso, 4=Maradi, 5=Tahoua, 6=Tillabéri, 7=Zinder, 8=Niamey); the code is written before the locality name.
How do you write an address in Niger?
Niger addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. The 4-digit code postal is written immediately before the locality name (e.g. 8001 Niamey). P.O. Boxes (Boîte postale, B.P.) are widely used and often replace the street line, as named-street delivery is limited outside central Niamey. French is the official language used in addresses.
Does Niger use postal codes?
Yes. Niger uses the Code postal in the format NNNN (example: 8001). 4 digits. The first digit identifies the region (1=Agadez, 2=Diffa, 3=Dosso, 4=Maradi, 5=Tahoua, 6=Tillabéri, 7=Zinder, 8=Niamey); the code is written before the locality name.
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Sources
- https://nigerposte.ne/code-postal/
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf