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Somalia Postal codes

Soomaaliya

1000Africa4 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

105

Code Length

4 chars

Provinces

18

Admin Levels

2

Interactive Map

Explore Somalia's 18 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Somalia. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Somalia Postal codes

Registered letters to Somalia need a compliant four-digit postcode (1000); SO clerks file items into the correct route bags using that field first.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

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

Visual Structure

1
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0
0

Registered letters to Somalia need a compliant four-digit postcode (1000); SO clerks file items into the correct route bags using that field first.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Somalia organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(18)
Districts(87)
1

Province

18 total
Browse all provinces
2

District

87 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 18 top-level divisions

Gobolka Woqooyi Galbeed
Gobolka Togdheer
Gobolka Shabeellaha Hoose
Gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe
Gobolka Sanaag
Gobolka Nugaal
Gobolka Mudug
Gobolka Jubbada Hoose
Gobolka Jubbada Dhexe
Gobolka Hiiraan
Gobolka Gedo
Gobolka Galguduud
Gobolka Bay
Gobolka Bari
Gobolka Banaadir
Gobolka Bakool
+2 more

Addressing Mail to Somalia

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 Somalia

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Somalia typically takes 2โ€“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 Somalia postal codes

What is the postal code format for Somalia?

Somalia uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 1000. Registered letters to Somalia need a compliant four-digit postcode (1000); SO clerks file items into the correct route bags using that field first.

How many provinces does Somalia have?

Somalia has 18 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Somalia?

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 Somalia address?

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

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BF

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Burundi

BI

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BJ

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

CD

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Example Code

1000

4 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
SO
Admin Levels
2

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyProvinces DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Somalia postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Africa
  4. Somalia
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ด

Somalia Postal codes

Soomaaliya

1000Africa4 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

105

Code Length

4 chars

Provinces

18

Admin Levels

2

Interactive Map

Explore Somalia's 18 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Somalia. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Somalia Postal codes

Registered letters to Somalia need a compliant four-digit postcode (1000); SO clerks file items into the correct route bags using that field first.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

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

Visual Structure

1
0
0
0

Registered letters to Somalia need a compliant four-digit postcode (1000); SO clerks file items into the correct route bags using that field first.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Somalia organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(18)
Districts(87)
1

Province

18 total
Browse all provinces
2

District

87 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 18 top-level divisions

Gobolka Woqooyi Galbeed
Gobolka Togdheer
Gobolka Shabeellaha Hoose
Gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe
Gobolka Sanaag
Gobolka Nugaal
Gobolka Mudug
Gobolka Jubbada Hoose
Gobolka Jubbada Dhexe
Gobolka Hiiraan
Gobolka Gedo
Gobolka Galguduud
Gobolka Bay
Gobolka Bari
Gobolka Banaadir
Gobolka Bakool
+2 more

Addressing Mail to Somalia

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 Somalia

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Somalia typically takes 2โ€“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 Somalia postal codes

What is the postal code format for Somalia?

Somalia uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 1000. Registered letters to Somalia need a compliant four-digit postcode (1000); SO clerks file items into the correct route bags using that field first.

How many provinces does Somalia have?

Somalia has 18 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Somalia?

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 Somalia address?

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

More Countries in Africa

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ด

Angola

AO

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ

Burkina Faso

BF

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฎ

Burundi

BI

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฏ

Benin

BJ

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ

Botswana

BW

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

Democratic Republic of the Congo

CD

View all countries in Africa

Example Code

1000

4 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
SO
Admin Levels
2

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyProvinces DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Somalia postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF