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Mozambique address format & examples

How to write a Mozambican address

From the colorful streets of Maputo to the breathtaking coastline of the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique is a destination bursting with beauty and a love for life by the sea. Whether you’re sending a letter to someone enjoying the lively markets of Beira or mailing a package to a friend kite-surfing in Pemba, getting the Mozambique address format right is crucial

Curious how to write a Mozambican address? Don’t stress—below, you’ll find the correct Mozambique address format and a clear Mozambican address example to ensure your mail gets to the right place. Whether you’re mailing something to the lively music scene of Maputo or a relaxing beachside bungalow in Vilanculos, knowing how to write a letter to Mozambique means no unexpected island-hopping for your mail. Using the proper Mozambique address format ensures that your mail doesn’t end up sailing down the Zambezi River. Here's a guide on how to write a Mozambican address:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient’s full name, along with any fitting titles (Master of the Mozambican breeze? King of coconuts?).
  2. Street name and number - List the street name on its own line.
  3. Local area or neighborhood - List the local area the address is in on its own line!
  4. Postal code and city - List them both without any punctuation between them.
  5. Country - Written as Mozambique or simply MOZ.
Mozambique address example

Mozambique address examples

Postal box example

Avenida Kim Il Sung, 83

Kampfumu

1100 Cidade De Maputo

MOZ

Smarty address validation tools

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

Mozambique's national postal system, "Correios de Moçambique," was established in 1891. As of recent data, Correios de Moçambique services approximately 382 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Mozambique. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
11 provinces
Administration area names and abbreviations

Cabo Delgado (CD)

Gaza (GA)

Inhambane (IN)

Manica (MA)

Maputo (MA)

Nampula (NA)

Niassa (NI)

Sofala (SO)

Tete (TE)

Zambezia (ZA)

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

Country information

Mozambique has more to offer than just its address format! Whether you’re curious about its regions, key cities, or want other address fun facts, we have all the details you need.

Country/territory name
Mozambique
ISO3
MOZ
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
MZ
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
MOZ
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
508
Endonym
Moçambique
Total land area
801,590 KM²
Capital
Maputo
Other major cities
Matola, Beira, Nampula

Population information

Total population
33,897,354 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
32% / 68%
Urban population
10,847,153
Rural population
23,050,201
Official language
Portuguese
All languages spoken
Portuguese, Tsonga, Nyanja, Sena, Lomwe
Most commonly used postal language
Portuguese
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Now that you've seen our Mozambican address examples and have become a wizard at Mozambique 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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