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Ivory Coast address format & examples

How to write an Ivorian address

From the vibrant markets of Abidjan to the stunning beaches of Assinie, Ivory Coast is a country where modernity meets tradition. Home to the iconic Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, the country is known for its rich culture, vibrant cities, and lush landscapes. Whether you're sending a letter to a bustling business hub in Abidjan or to the quiet countryside, you’ll need to know the correct Ivory Coast address format. To help, we’ve gathered tools and Ivorian address examples so your mail reaches its destination without delay.

Curious about the Ivorian address format or how to address mail to the Ivory Coast internationally? We’ve compiled several Ivorian address examples and additional resources to help ensure your mail or package reaches cities like Abidjan or Bouaké with ease.

Smarty is your trusted source for professional-grade location data. Simply enter any address, and we’ll get it back to you formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can enjoy a cup of Ivorian coffee. Ensuring your mail follows the correct Ivory Coast address format will guarantee timely delivery. Here's the typical envelope address format for Ivory Coast:

  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 any separating punctuation.
  3. Locality - The city the address is in.
  4. Country - This is often shortened to CIV.
Ivory Coast address example

Ivory Coast address examples

Typical address example

08 Cocody Riviera Faya

Abidijan

CIV

Address example with units

Res. Attovle

B4 Apartment

Abidijan

CIV

Postal box example

Boulevard Du 4 Novembre

PO Box 14

Abidijan

CIV

Smarty address validation tools

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

Ivory Coast's national postal system, "La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire," was established in 1847. As of recent data, La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire services approximately 513 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Ivory Coast. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
19 regions
Administration area names and abbreviations

Bas-Sassandra (BS)

Comoé (CM)

Denguélé (DN)

Gôh-Djiboua (GD)

Lacs (LC)

Lagunes (LG)

Montagnes (MG)

Sassandra-Marahoué (SM)

Savanes (SV)

Vallée du Bandama (VB)

Woroba (WR)

Zanzan (ZZ)

Abidjan (AB)

Yamoussoukro (YM)

Gbêkê (GB)

Agnéby-Tiassa (AT)

Bafing (BF)

Indénié-Djuablin (ID)

N'zi-Comoé (NC)

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

La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire

https://www.laposte.ci/

Country information

You can also find more information on ISO codes, postal codes, and key cities to guide your address needs further.

Country/territory name
Ivory Coast
ISO3
CIV
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
CI
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
CIV
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
384
Endonym
Ivory Coast
Total land area
322,460 KM²
Capital
Yamoussoukro
Other major cities
Abidjan, Bouaké, Daloa

Population information

Total population
28,873,034 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
52% / 48%
Urban population
15,013,978
Rural population
13,859,056
Official language
French
All languages spoken
French, Baoulé, Dioula, Senufo, Dan, Anyin, Moore
Most commonly used postal language
French
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Now that you've seen our Ivory Coast address examples and have become as wizard at Ivorian 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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