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Ghana address examples & format

How to write a Ghanaian address

Ghana, the coastal country known as the "Gateway to Africa," is filled with history, vibrant culture, and a little bit of gold dust (it’s one of the world’s top gold producers!). From the colorful Kente cloth to the bustling markets of Accra, Ghana blends tradition and modernity seamlessly. If you’re a soccer fan, you’ll know that Ghana has some of the most passionate supporters, especially when the Black Stars are on the pitch. Curious about how to write a Ghana address? We've gathered several Ghanaian address examples and tools to help you format and validate any address in this lively West African nation.

Smarty is the best source for professional-grade location data. Simply enter any Ghanaian address, and you'll get back the correct Ghana address format faster than you can say "Akwaaba" (welcome in Twi). Understanding the mailing address format is essential, and to make things easier, we’ve provided multiple address examples to guide you. The Ghana address format is simple once you get the hang of it, and we've included a Ghanaian address example below to help you follow the proper structure. Whether it’s for business or personal mail, knowing the mailing address format in Ghana ensures your letters and packages reach their destination smoothly.

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
  2. Street and building number - List one after the other.
  3. Neighborhood - The neighborhood the address is in.
  4. City - The city the address is in.
  5. Country - This is often shortened to GHA.
Ghana address example

Ghana address examples

Typical address example

Church St 8

Accra

Greater Accra

GHA

Postal box example

PO Box 280

Berekum

GHA

Smarty address validation tools

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

Ghana's national postal system, "Ghana Post," was established in 1854. As of recent data, Ghana Post services approximately 1,141 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Ghana. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
16 regions
Administration area names and abbreviations

Ashanti (AS)

Brong-Ahafo (BA)

Bono (BNO)

Ahafo (AH)

Central (C)

Eastern (E)

Greater Accra (GA)

Northern (N)

Savannah (SA)

North East (NE)

Upper East (UE)

Upper West (UW)

Volta (V)

Oti (OT)

Western (W)

Western North (WN)

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

Country information

Looking for more details on Ghana? You can find more information on major cities, postal codes, and more right here!

Country/territory name
Ghana
ISO3
GHA
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
GH
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
GHA
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
288
Endonym
Ghana
Total land area
238,533 KM²
Capital
Accra
Other major cities
Kumasi, Tamale, Sekondi-Takoradi

Population information

Total population
34,121,985 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
56% / 44%
Urban population
19,108,312
Rural population
15,013,673
Official language
English
All languages spoken
English, Asante, Ewe, Fante
Most commonly used postal language
English
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Now that you've seen our Ghana address examples and have become as wizard at Ghanaian 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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