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Bolivia Postal codes

Bolivia

1000South America4 chars
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Total Codes

760

Code Length

4 chars

Departments

9

Admin Levels

4

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Understanding Bolivia Postal codes

Developers testing checkout for Bolivia should fixture four-digit samples like 1000; BO validators differ from neighboring countries in subtle ways.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Bolivia uses numeric postal codes with 4 digits (example: 1000). In our directory, these codes are organized from departments down to cantons.

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Developers testing checkout for Bolivia should fixture four-digit samples like 1000; BO validators differ from neighboring countries in subtle ways.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Bolivia organises areas for postal codes

Departments(9)
Provinces(112)
Municipalities(539)
Cantons(100)
1

Department

9 total
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2

Province

112 total
3

Municipality

539 total
4

Canton

100 total

Departments Directory

Browse all 9 top-level divisions

Departamento de Tarija
Departamento de Santa Cruz
Departamento de Potosí
Departamento de Pando
Departamento de Oruro
Departamento de La Paz
Departamento de Cochabamba
Departamento de Chuquisaca
El Beni

Addressing Mail to Bolivia

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (4 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full department names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Bolivia

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Bolivia typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 4-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bolivia postal codes

What is the postal code format for Bolivia?

Bolivia uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 1000. Developers testing checkout for Bolivia should fixture four-digit samples like 1000; BO validators differ from neighboring countries in subtle ways.

How many departments does Bolivia have?

Bolivia has 9 departments with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Bolivia?

Use our free lookup or browse by department to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Bolivia address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the department, before the country name when mailing internationally.