Republic of the Congo Address Format
Addresses follow the French convention: recipient, street address, then city and country. A Boîte Postale (B.P.) line is very commonly included, as P.O. box delivery is more reliable than street delivery. Limited public documentation from the national postal operator; rules above reflect common practice and UPU listings.
Standard format
Code postal (not used) rules
| Field name | Code postal (not used) |
|---|---|
| Format | No postal code system (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Rule | The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) has no postal code system. Mail delivery relies heavily on post office boxes (Boîte Postale, B.P.), especially in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. |
Fields used in Republic of the Congo
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Boîte Postale (B.P.)" locally |
FAQ
What postal code format does Republic of the Congo use?
The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) has no postal code system. Mail delivery relies heavily on post office boxes (Boîte Postale, B.P.), especially in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.
How do you write an address in Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Addresses follow the French convention: recipient, street address, then city and country. A Boîte Postale (B.P.) line is very commonly included, as P.O. box delivery is more reliable than street delivery. Limited public documentation from the national postal operator; rules above reflect common practice and UPU listings.
Does Republic of the Congo use postal codes?
No. The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) has no postal code system. Mail delivery relies heavily on post office boxes (Boîte Postale, B.P.), especially in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.
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Sources
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf
- https://www.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/Member-Countries