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Sierra Leone Postal codes

Sierra Leone

1000Africa4 chars
Total Codes

200

Code Length

4 chars

Provinces

5

Admin Levels

4

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Locate post offices across Sierra Leone. Find addresses and contact information.

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Understanding Sierra Leone Postal codes

PO box addressing in Sierra Leone pairs box numbers with four-digit headings—1000 is valid shape—so SL window clerks can file items into the correct.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Sierra Leone uses numeric postal codes with 4 digits (example: 1000). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.

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PO box addressing in Sierra Leone pairs box numbers with four-digit headings—1000 is valid shape—so SL window clerks can file items into the correct.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Sierra Leone organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(5)
Districts(16)
Communes(177)
Villages(2)
1

Province

5 total
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2

District

16 total
3

Commune

177 total
4

Village

2 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 5 top-level divisions

Addressing Mail to Sierra Leone

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 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 Sierra Leone

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone postal codes

What is the postal code format for Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 1000. PO box addressing in Sierra Leone pairs box numbers with four-digit headings—1000 is valid shape—so SL window clerks can file items into the correct.

How many provinces does Sierra Leone have?

Sierra Leone has 5 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Sierra Leone?

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 Sierra Leone address?

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