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Maldives address format & examples

How to write a Maldivian address

How to write a Maldivian address

Sending mail to Maldives can be tricky. There are over 1,190 islands, but only 200 are inhabited, and it's a pain to route incorrectly labeled mail to another island instead of just down the street. So we're here to help you understand how to write a Maldivian address (or any address around the world). The Maldivian address format, if followed correctly, will ensure your mail arrives where it needs to and on time. Using the correct international Maldives address format is easier than it looks when you're using Smarty.

Below you'll find several Maldivian address examples to look at, as well as a detailed explanation of the mailing address format. If you need information beyond the mailing address you can scroll down further to find the sort of things that Smarty can help you with.

  1. **Addressee line **– The recipient’s full name.
  2. Building number and then street name – You don't need any punctuation between the two.
  3. City and postal code - The city or town that the address is in, followed by the five-digit postal code.
  4. Country – Don't forget the country name, which can be abbreviated to MDV.
Maldives address example

Maldives address examples

Address example with units

26A Neeko Lo 1K G 20120 MDV

Commercial address example

West Park Malé 20002

Smarty address validation tools

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

Maldives's national postal system, "Maldives Post," was established in 1906. As of recent data, Maldives Post services approximately 494 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Maldives. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
20 atolls, 1 capital city
Administration area names and abbreviations

Alifu Alifu - AA Alifu Dhaalu - ADh Baa - B Dhaalu - Th Faafu - F Gaafu Alifu - GA Gaafu Dhaalu - GDh Gnaviyani - Gn Haa Alifu - HA Haa Dhaalu - HDh Kaafu - K Laamu - L Lhaviyani - Lh Meemu - M Noonu - N Raa - R Seenu - S Shaviyani - Sh Thaa - Th Vaavu - V

Term to describe postal codes
postal code
Postal code in language
ޕޯސެސްޓެކް
Postal code format
99999
Postal service provider and website

Maldives Post

Shoot! Looks like there isn't a national postal systems website for this location. Sorry about that.

Country information

If you're looking for more information on Maldives for governmental or other purposes, you can find lots of additional information about Maldives provided by Smarty. Below you'll find data such as total land area, endonyms, and population information.

Country/territory name
Maldives
ISO3
MDV
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
MV
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
MDV
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
462
Endonym
Maldives
Total land area
298 KM²
Capital
Malé
Other major cities
Addu City, Fuvahmulah, Kulhudhuffushi, Thinadhoo

Population information

Total population
521021 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
34%/66%
Urban population
177147
Rural population
343874
Official language
Dhivehi
All languages spoken
Dhivehi
Most commonly used postal language
Dhivehi
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Now that you've seen our Maldivian address examples and have become a wizard at Maldives 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 March 21, 2025

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