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Cameroon address format & examples

How to write an Cameroonian address

Need to know how to write a Cameroonian address? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Below is the correct Cameroon address format, along with a Cameroonian address example to help guide your mail safely to the right place. Whether your letter is heading to the lively port city of Limbe or the vibrant cultural hub of Bamenda, knowing the right mailing format will keep your mail from wandering through the vast landscapes, jungles, or beaches of this incredible country. Rest assured, your mail will arrive safely and without any unexpected problems.

Smarty is your go-to resource for professional-grade location data. Enter any Cameroonian address, and we'll get it formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can enjoy a plate of Ndolé (a delicious Cameroonian stew). Using the proper Cameroon address format will ensure your mail doesn’t find itself climbing Mount Fako. Here’s how to keep your mail on track with the correct mailing format:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient’s full name, along with any fitting titles (Master of Ndolé? King of the Drums?).
  2. Building number and street name - First, the building number, then the street—no extra commas required!
  3. City - The city goes on its own line.
  4. Country - Written as Cameroon, or simply CMR.
Cameroon address example

Cameroon address examples

Typical address example

6 Bonamoussadi

Douala

CMR

Postal box example

1590

2665 Boulevard De Newbell

Douala

CMR

Smarty address validation tools

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

Cameroon's national postal system, "Cameroon Postal Services," was established in 1902. As of recent data, Cameroon Postal Services services approximately 380 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Cameroon. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
10 regions
Administration area names and abbreviations

Adamawa (AD)

Centre (CE)

East (ES)

Far North (FN)

Littoral (LT)

North (NO)

North-West (NW)

South (SU)

South-West (SW)

West (OU)

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

Country information

Beyond just the Cameroon address format, there’s so much more to learn! From key cities to ISO codes and all the regions that make up this dynamic country, we’ve got your back.

Country/territory name
Cameroon
ISO3
CMR
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
CM
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
CMR
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
120
Endonym
Cameroun
Total land area
466,050 KM²
Capital
Yaoundé
Other major cities
Douala, Garoua, Bamenda

Population information

Total population
28,647,293 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
57% / 43%
Urban population
16,328,957
Rural population
12,318,336
Official language
English, French
All languages spoken
French, English
Most commonly used postal language
French
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Now that you've seen our Cameroonian address examples and have become a wizard at Cameroon 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 January 01, 2024

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