South Africa Address Format
South African addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, house number + street, then the city/town, and the 4-digit postal code alone on the next line. The province is normally omitted, and PO Box addresses (with their own codes) are very common since many areas lack street delivery.
Standard format
Postal code rules
| Field name | Postal code |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 0002 |
| Pattern | ^\d{4}$ |
| Rule | 4 digits. Street-delivery codes and PO Box codes differ for the same town (e.g. Pretoria street 0002 vs PO Box 0001). |
Fields used in South Africa
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "PO Box" locally |
FAQ
What is the Postal code format in South Africa?
The format is NNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 0002. 4 digits. Street-delivery codes and PO Box codes differ for the same town (e.g. Pretoria street 0002 vs PO Box 0001).
How do you write an address in South Africa?
South Africa addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. South African addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, house number + street, then the city/town, and the 4-digit postal code alone on the next line. The province is normally omitted, and PO Box addresses (with their own codes) are very common since many areas lack street delivery.
Does South Africa use postal codes?
Yes. South Africa uses the Postal code in the format NNNN (example: 0002). 4 digits. Street-delivery codes and PO Box codes differ for the same town (e.g. Pretoria street 0002 vs PO Box 0001).
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Sources
- https://www.postoffice.co.za
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf