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Benin address formats & examples

How to write a Beninese address

From the vibrant streets of Cotonou to the ancient temples of Abomey, Benin is a country full of unique experiences and fascinating locations. Whether you're mailing something to a busy urban center or a peaceful coastal town, understanding the proper Benin address format is essential to ensure your mail reaches its destination. We've put together helpful tools and a Beninese address example to guide you through the process.

Wondering how to address a letter to Benin? Look no further! Below, you'll find the correct Benin address format and a clear Beninese address example to help ensure that your letters and packages are delivered smoothly. Knowing how to address a letter to Benin will save you time and frustration. Stick to the proper Benin address format, and rest easy knowing your mail will arrive without a hitch.

Smarty is the #1 resource for professional-grade location data. Simply enter any address, and it’ll be returned formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can say "Wagassi" (a popular Beninese cheese). Using the correct Benin address format is the key to ensuring your mail reaches its destination without confusion. Here's a guide on how to write a Beninese address:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
  2. Street - The street the address is on.
  3. Neighborhood, postal code, and administrative area - The neighborhood first, then the postal code and administrative area with a slash between them.
  4. Country - This is often shortened to BGD.
Benin address example

Benin address examples

Typical address example

Rue 1212 A

Cotonou LI

BEN

Address example with units

Ap. 4

Rue 1140 B

Cotonou LI

BEN

Postal box example

Rita Maison

Arnaud Dannon Cotonou LI 04

PO Box 69

Cotonou

BEN

Smarty address validation tools

Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Benin addresses, plus addresses in 240+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your Beninese 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.

Postal information

Benin's national postal systemis "La Poste du Benin". As of recent data, La Poste du Benin services approximately 382 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Benin. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
12 departments
Administration area names and abbreviations

Alibori (AL)

Atakora (AK)

Atlantique (AQ)

Borgou (BO)

Collines (CO)

Donga (DO)

Couffo (KF)

Littoral (LI)

Mono (MO)

Ouémé (OU)

Plateau (PL)

Zou (ZO)

Term to describe postal codes
code postal
Postal code in language
code postal
Postal code format
Postal service provider and website

La Poste du Benin

https://www.laposte.bj/

Country information

We've got all the details you need about the Benin address format, including postal zones, ISO codes, and more, to ensure you know about Porto-Novo, Cotonou, or any other corner of the country. Follow the proper Benin address format, and your letters and packages will arrive without a problem!

Country/territory name
Benin
ISO3
BEN
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
BJ
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
BEN
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
204
Endonym
Bénin
Total land area
112,620 KM²
Capital
Porto-Novo
Other major cities
Cotonou, Parakou, Djougou

Population information

Total population
13,712,828 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
47% / 53%
Urban population
6,445,029
Rural population
7,267,799
Official language
French
All languages spoken
French, Fon, Baatonum, Borgu Fulfulde
Most commonly used postal language
French
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Now that you've seen our Benin address examples and have become as wizard at Beninese address formats, why not expand your expertise even further? Visit the international address formats page for information on other countries and territories we cover.

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