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Democratic Republic of the Congo Postal codes

République démocratique du Congo

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Total Codes

433

Code Length

5 chars

Provinces

31

Admin Levels

4

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Locate post offices across Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find addresses and contact information.

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Understanding Democratic Republic of the Congo Postal codes

Subscription renewals mailed to Democratic Republic of the Congo should ink‑jet five-digit postcodes (00001); CD periodical rates assume.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Democratic Republic of the Congo uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 00001). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.

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Subscription renewals mailed to Democratic Republic of the Congo should ink‑jet five-digit postcodes (00001); CD periodical rates assume.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Democratic Republic of the Congo organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(31)
Districts(203)
Communes(196)
Villages(3)
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Province

31 total
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District

203 total
3

Commune

196 total
4

Village

3 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 31 top-level divisions

Tshuapa
Tshopo
Tanganika
South Kivu Province
Katanga Province
Sankuru
Province du Nord-Kivu
Mongala
Province du Maniema
Kasaï-Central
Région du Kivu
East Kasai
Province du Kasaï-Occidental
Kasai Province
Ituri
Orientale Province+15 more

Addressing Mail to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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 (5 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 province 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Democratic Republic of the Congo typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Democratic Republic of the Congo postal codes

What is the postal code format for Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 00001. Subscription renewals mailed to Democratic Republic of the Congo should ink‑jet five-digit postcodes (00001); CD periodical rates assume.

How many provinces does Democratic Republic of the Congo have?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has 31 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

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

Where do I write the postal code on a Democratic Republic of the Congo address?

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