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Senegal address format & examples

How to write a Senegalese address

Nothing says "tough" like bare-knuckle boxing, or "Lutte avec frappe," a popular sport in Senegal. If you plan to send mail or packages to your favorite fighter in Senegal, it's essential to know how to write a Senegalese address properly to ensure your items reach their destination. With a unique address format that differs ever so slightly from Western standards, understanding the Senegalese street address format is key.

Below, you'll find a Senegal address example, along with detailed instructions on the street address format to help you understand how to write a Senegalese address correctly. Follow these guidelines to make sure your letters and parcels arrive safely and efficiently.

  1. Addressee line – The recipient’s full name.
  2. Building number and street name – The street name comes after the building number.
  3. **Local area **- In larger cities, you'll list the local area where the address is located.
  4. City - The city that the address is in.
  5. Country – Don't forget the country name, which can be written as SEN.
Senegal address example

Senegal address examples

Address example with units

5 Rue AAB-43 Amitie 05274 Dakar SEN

Postal box example

69 Rue Des Peres Maristes PO Box 3189 Hann Bel Air 10200 Dakar SEN

Commercial address example

Rue Lamine Barry Medina-Dakar 11000 Dakar

Smarty address validation tools

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

Senegal's national postal system, "La Poste Senegalaise," was established in 1626. As of recent data, La Poste Senegalaise services approximately 201 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Senegal. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
14 regions, 45 departments
Administration area names and abbreviations

Dakar - DKR Diourbel - DIO Fatick - FAT Kaffrine - KAF Kaolack - KLC Kédougou - KED Kolda - KOL Louga - LOU Matam - MAT Saint-Louis - SL Sédhiou - SED Tambacounda - TAM Thiès - THI Ziguinchor - ZIG

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

La Poste Senegalaise

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Country information

Senegal, known for its vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and bustling cities like Dakar, offers a unique blend of traditional and modern lifestyles. Smarty provides extensive data on Senegal, from regional demographics to ISO codes, making it easy to learn more about this West African nation beyond the basics of a Senegal address example.

Country/territory name
Senegal
ISO3
SEN
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
SN
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
SEN
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
686
Endonym
Senegal
Total land area
196722 KM²
Capital
Dakar
Other major cities
Grand Dakar Pikine Touba

Population information

Total population
17763163 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
47%/53%
Urban population
8348687
Rural population
9414476
Official language
French
All languages spoken
Wolof, Pulaar, Serer
Most commonly used postal language
French
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Now that you've seen our Senegalese address examples and have become a wizard at Senegal 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 March 20, 2025

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