Uruguay Address Format
Uruguayan addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street name with house number, then the 5-digit postal code followed by the city name in capitals. The department is usually omitted because the postal code already identifies it.
Standard format
Código postal rules
| Field name | Código postal |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 11100 |
| Pattern | ^\d{5}$ |
| Rule | 5 digits; the first digits identify the department (e.g. 11xxx Montevideo, 20xxx Maldonado, 50xxx Salto). |
Fields used in Uruguay
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Street and number (Calle y número)" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Casilla de Correo" locally |
FAQ
What is the Código postal format in Uruguay?
The format is NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 11100. 5 digits; the first digits identify the department (e.g. 11xxx Montevideo, 20xxx Maldonado, 50xxx Salto).
How do you write an address in Uruguay?
Uruguay addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Uruguayan addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street name with house number, then the 5-digit postal code followed by the city name in capitals. The department is usually omitted because the postal code already identifies it.
Does Uruguay use postal codes?
Yes. Uruguay uses the Código postal in the format NNNNN (example: 11100). 5 digits; the first digits identify the department (e.g. 11xxx Montevideo, 20xxx Maldonado, 50xxx Salto).
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Sources
- https://www.correo.com.uy/
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf