Nicaragua
179
5 chars
18
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Explore Nicaragua's 18 departments with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across Nicaragua. Find addresses and contact information.
School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Nicaragua uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 11001). In our directory, these codes are organized from departments down to localities.
Visual Structure
School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.
How Nicaragua organises areas for postal codes
Browse all 18 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country
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 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.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Nicaragua 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.
Common questions about Nicaragua postal codes
Nicaragua uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 11001. School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.
Nicaragua has 18 departments with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by department to find the exact postal code for your location.
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the department, before the country name when mailing internationally.
Nicaragua
179
5 chars
18
3
Explore Nicaragua's 18 departments with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across Nicaragua. Find addresses and contact information.
School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Nicaragua uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 11001). In our directory, these codes are organized from departments down to localities.
Visual Structure
School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.
How Nicaragua organises areas for postal codes
Browse all 18 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country
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 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.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Nicaragua 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.
Common questions about Nicaragua postal codes
Nicaragua uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 11001. School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.
Nicaragua has 18 departments with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by department to find the exact postal code for your location.
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the department, before the country name when mailing internationally.