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Burundi address format & examples

How to write a Burundian address

Looking for some unique coffee? Burundi is the place to go! The volcanic soil and high altitude make the coffee sweeter (some say with floral notes), and the tea isn't bad either. If you want to make a mail order for some of this magical beverage, you'll need to know how to write a Burundian address. I know that's why you're probably here already, but I wanted to make sure you know what you're getting into: Burundian mailing address format information.

Below we've compiled several address examples that you can compare your data to ensure you have the right envelope address format. The Burundian address format is pretty simple and straightforward.

We recognize that in the age of technology, there's a good chance you'd rather let technology do the work for you. You can simply type in your address data and get the correct format back using Smarty's tools. You'll get not only the mailing address format but also lots of other information that you'll likely find valuable. Using the correct Burundian address format is your key to success. Here’s a breakdown of how to write Burundi’s addresses:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
  2. The building or unit number and street - The building number or unit number should be listed right before the street.
  3. City - The city or town goes on this line.
  4. Country - The country code BDI.
Burundi residential address format example

Burundi address examples

Typical address example2 Avenue De L'allemagne Bwiza BDI
Commercial address exampleBujumbura Kayanza Ky Kayanza BDI

Smarty address validation tools

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

Burundi's national postal system, "La Poste Burundi," was established in 1962. As of recent data, La Poste Burundi services approximately 109 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Burundi. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
18 Provinces
Administration area names and abbreviations

Bubanza - BB Bujumbura Mairie - BM Bujumbura Rural - BR Bururi - BU Cankuzo - CA Cibitoke - CI Gitega - GI Karuzi - KR Kayanza - KY Kirundo - KI Makamba - MA Muramvya - MU Muyinga - MY Mwaro - MW Ngozi - NG Rumonge - RU Rutana - RT Ruyigi - RY

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

La Poste Burundi

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Country information

Do you still need more details on how to write a Burundian address, or maybe you're looking for other location data? We've got you covered with postal codes, ISO codes, and even geocodes for Bujumbura, Gitega, or anywhere in Burundi. But no matter what you do, make sure you have the proper mailing format and street address format for any country!

Country/territory name
Burundi
ISO3
BDI
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
BI
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
BDI
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
108
Endonym
Burundi
Total land area
27834 KM²
Capital
Gitega
Other major cities
Bujumbura, Muyinga, Ngozi, Ruyigi, Bururi

Population information

Total population
13238559 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
14% / 86%
Urban population
1853398
Rural population
11385161
Official language
Kirundi, French
All languages spoken
Kirundi, French
Most commonly used postal language
French
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Now that you've seen our Burundian address examples and have become a wizard at Burundi 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 Africa 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.
*Data updated as of March 18, 2025

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