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Somalia address format & examples

How to write a Somali address

While learning how to write a Somali address is easy, speaking the rhythmic Somali language may take time. The language is very poetic and a central part of the culture, with poetry often used to convey things like history, politics, and daily life. If you're hoping to set up a pen pal with someone in Somalia, or maybe you're hoping to write to one of their frankincense and myrrh traders, continue reading to learn how to write a Somali address. We've put together several address examples of Somali’s mailing format so that you have quality data to compare against.

If you just want to type in the address data you know and get the correct address format back, you can use Smarty's tools for that, too. Smarty is the premier source of high-quality location data, from mail formatting guides to rooftop-accurate geocodes. Without further ado, using the correct Somail address format ensures your mail reaches its destination stress-free, so here’s the breakdown of how to write a Somali address:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
  2. The building number and street - The house or building number goes right before the street name.
  3. City and postal code - The city goes on this line, followed by the five-digit postal code.
  4. Country - The country code SOM will wrap it up.
Somalia residential address format example

Somalia address examples

Smarty address validation tools

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

Somalia's national postal system, "Somali Post," was established in 1937. As of recent data, Somali Post services approximately 39 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Somalia. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
18 states
Administration area names and abbreviations

Awdal - AW Bakool - BK Banaadir - BN Bari - BR Bay - BY Galguduud - GA Gedo - GE Hiiraan - HI Jubbada Dhexe - JD Jubbada Hoose - JH Mudug - MU Nugaal - NU Sanaag - SA Shabeellaha Dhexe - SD Shabeellaha Hoose - SH Sool - SO Togdheer - TO Woqooyi Galbeed - WO

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

Somali Post

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Country information

Do you still need more details on how to write a Somali address or any other location data? Smarty has you covered with postal codes, ISO codes, and more. Follow the proper mailing and street address format to rest assured that your letters and packages will arrive on time the first time in Somalia!

Country/territory name
Somalia
ISO3
SOM
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
SO
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
SOM
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
706
Endonym
Somalia
Total land area
637657 KM²
Capital
Mogadishu
Other major cities
Hargeisa, Kismayo, Baidoa

Population information

Total population
18143378 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
2% / 98%
Urban population
362868
Rural population
17780510
Official language
Somali, Arabic
All languages spoken
Somali
Most commonly used postal language
Somali
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Now that you've seen our Somali address examples and have become a wizard at Somalia 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 11, 2025

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