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Lebanon address format & examples

How to write a Lebanese address

From the ancient ruins of Baalbek to the buzzing nightlife of Beirut, Lebanon is a country that packs a punch despite its size. Whether you're sending a letter to someone sipping coffee in Sidon or mailing a package to a friend near the cedar trees of Bsharri, knowing the correct Lebanon address format is key to ensuring your mail doesn’t get caught up in the beauty of the Mediterranean coast. We've gathered the right tools and a Lebanese address example to ensure your letter arrives safely—without taking a detour to join a Dabke dance!

Wondering how to address a letter to Lebanon? No need to worry! Below, you'll find the proper Lebanon address format along with a handy Lebanese address example to guarantee smooth and timely deliveries. Whether you're sending something to the historic streets of Tyre or the mountain villages, knowing the right mailing address format will ensure your mail doesn’t end up sightseeing at the ruins. Using the proper Lebanon address format guarantees that your mail will arrive exactly where it needs to go. Here's a guide on how to address a letter to Lebanon:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, including any titles (Doctor? Pita-maker extraordinaire?).
  2. Unit number and street - List the unit first, then the street name. No punctuation is needed. Keep it simple, Lebanese style.
  3. Neighborhood - This is the local area where the address is located.
  4. City and postsal code - First, list the city, then the four-digit postal code.
  5. Country - Written as Lebanon or shortened to LBN.
Lebanon address example

Lebanon address examples

Postal box example

Rue Abou Chaker

Al Malaab

Beirute 0961

LBN

Smarty address validation tools

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

Lebanon's national postal system, "LibanPost," was established in 1839. As of recent data, LibanPost services approximately 201 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Lebanon. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
8 governorates, 25 districts
Administration area names and abbreviations

Beirut (BA)

Mount Lebanon (JL)

North Lebanon (AS)

Beqaa (BI)

South Lebanon (JA)

Nabatieh (NA)

Akkar (AK)

Baalbek-Hermel (BH)

Term to describe postal codes
postal code
Postal code in language
الرمز البريدي
Postal code format
9999
Postal service provider and website

Country information

Looking for more details on the mailing address format for Lebanon? We’ve got everything you need, from ISO codes to postal zones, so your letters or packages can make their way to Beirut, Tripoli, or any corner of this stunning country. Stick to the correct Lebanon address format, and your mail will arrive faster than you can say, "Is it time for a mezze feast?"

Country/territory name
Lebanon
ISO3
LBN
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
LB
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
LBN
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
422
Endonym
لبنان (Lebanon)
Total land area
10,230 KM²
Capital
Beirut
Other major cities
Tripoli, Sidon, Tyre, Nabatieh

Population information

Total population
5,353,930 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
79% / 21%
Urban population
4,229,605
Rural population
1,124,325
Official language
Arabic
All languages spoken
Arabic, Syriac
Most commonly used postal language
Arabic
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Now that you've seen our Lebanese address examples and have become a wizard at Lebanon 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 Asia 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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