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Bahamas address format & examples

How to write a Bahamian address

From the crystal-clear waters of Nassau to the vibrant communities of the Out Islands, the Bahamas is a stunning island nation as picturesque as they come. Whether you're sending a letter to a sun-soaked beachside home or a bustling resort, understanding the correct Bahamas address format is essential to ensure your mail gets where it needs to go. We’ve gathered the necessary Bahamas address validation tools and a Bahamian address example to help guide you through the process.

Smarty is your trusted source for high-quality location data. Just enter the address, and it’ll be returned formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can say, "Conch salad." Using the correct Bahamas address format ensures your mail reaches its destination without any hiccups. Here’s a guide on how to write a Bahamian address:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
  2. Building number and street - List one after the other without separating punctuation marks like commas or hyphens.
  3. City and island - The Bahamas are a group of islands, so don't forget to mention which island the address is on.
  4. Country - This is often shortened to BHS.
Bahamas address example

Bahamas address examples

Typical address example

1-16 Westminster Dr

Freeport, Grand Bahama

BHS

Address example with units

1-17

1-17 Westminster Dr

Freeport, Grand Bahama

BHS

Smarty address validation tools

Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Bahamas addresses, plus addresses in 240+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your Bahamian address with our tools.
Use the Single Address Verification Tool to verify and format 1 address at a time, the Bulk Address Validation Tool to verify and format a list addresses simultaneously, or use the International Street Address API to integrate address validation and formatting programmatically into your software systems and workflows.
Single Address Verification ToolBulk Address Validation ToolInternational Street Address API

Postal information

Bahamas's national postal system, "Bahamas Postal Service," was established in 1788. As of recent data, Bahamas Postal Service services approximately 664 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Bahamas. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
31 districts
Administration area names and abbreviations

Acklins (AK)

Berry Islands (BY)

Bimini (BI)

Black Point (BP)

Cat Island (CI)

Central Abaco (CA)

Central Andros (CN)

Central Eleuthera (CE)

City of Freeport (FP)

Crooked Island (CR)

East Grand Bahama (EG)

Exuma (EX)

Grand Cay (GC)

Harbour Island (HI)

Hope Town (HT)

Inagua (IN)

Long Island (LI)

Mangrove Cay (MC)

Mayaguana (MY)

Moore's Island (MI)

North Abaco (NA)

North Andros (NN)

North Eleuthera (NE)

Ragged Island (RI)

Rum Cay (RC)

San Salvador (SS)

South Abaco (SA)

South Andros (SN)

South Eleuthera (SE)

Spanish Wells (SW)

West Grand Bahama (WG)

Term to describe postal codes
postal code
Postal code in language
postal code
Postal code format
N/A
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Country information

Still need more details on address formats in the Bahamas? We’ve got you covered with postal zones, ISO codes, and more to ensure your mail gets to Freeport, Nassau, or any of the 700 islands and cays. Follow the proper Bahamas address format, and rest assured your letters and packages will arrive on time!

Country/territory name
Bahamas
ISO3
BHS
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
BS
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
BHR
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
044
Endonym
The Bahamas
Total land area
13,878 KM²
Capital
Nassau
Other major cities
Freeport, Marsh Harbour, Andros Town

Population information

Total population
412,623 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
83% / 17%
Urban population
342,477
Rural population
70,146
Official language
English
All languages spoken
English, French Creole, Haitian Creole
Most commonly used postal language
English
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Countries and territories related to Bahamas

Now that you've seen our Bahamian address examples and have become a wizard at Bahamas address formats, why not expand your expertise even further? Explore our detailed guides for related countries and territories to see how their address formats and examples vary.
Visit the global address formats page or North America address formats page for more information on all the other countries and territories we cover. You can also read or read our article about international address verification to learn more.
BarbadosBermudaCanadaCayman IslandsCosta RicaDominican RepublicEl SalvadorGuadeloupeGuatemalaHondurasJamaicaMexicoPanamaTrinidad & Tobago
*Data Updated As of January 01, 2024

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