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Zimbabwe address examples & format

How to write an Zimbabwean address

Zimbabwe isn’t only famous for its natural wonders like Victoria Falls but also for having the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino) casually roaming its national parks. Oh, and did you know that Zimbabwe once issued $100 trillion dollar bills during its period of hyperinflation? Today, that currency is more of a collector's item, but when it comes to sending mail, you’ll need to know the correct Zimbabwe address format before writing a letter to request one of these bills. Whether you're sending a letter to the bustling capital of Harare or to the scenic town of Victoria Falls, using the proper format is key.

The mailing address format in Zimbabwe is straightforward, and to help you visualize it, we’ve provided a Zimbabwean address example below. Following the correct Zimbabwe address format ensures your letters and packages reach their destination without a hitch. Let’s go!

  1. Addressee line - Make sure to include the recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region as houses and buildilngs in any country contain multiple residents.
  2. Building number and street - List one after the other, and don’t use commas.
  3. City - The city the address is located in.
  4. Country - Written in all caps, the country name is shortened to “ZWE.”
Zimbabwe address example

Zimbabwe address examples

Postal box example

462 Shortstone Waterfalls Harare Ha

PO Box 100

Waterfalls

ZWE

Smarty address validation tools

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

Zimbabwe's national postal system, "Zimpost," was established in 1892. As of recent data, Zimpost services approximately 616 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Zimbabwe. 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 provinces
Administration area names and abbreviations

Mashonaland Central (MC)

Mashonaland East (ME)

Mashonaland West (MW)

Masvingo (MV)

Matabeleland North (MN)

Matabeleland South (MS)

Midlands (MI)

Manicaland (MA)

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

Country information

Not ready for a safari and are looking for more address information instead? We've got more of Zimbabwe’s address formatting and intricacies here, including ISO codes, major cities, and listed regions to explore.

Country/territory name
Zimbabwe
ISO3
ZWE
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
ZW
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
ZWE
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
716
Endonym
Zimbabwe
Total land area
386,847 KM²
Capital
Harare
Other major cities
Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare

Population information

Total population
16,665,409 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
32% / 68%
Urban population
5,332,931
Rural population
11,332,478
Official language
English, Shona, Sindebele
All languages spoken
Shona, Sindebele
Most commonly used postal language
English
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Now that you've seen our Zimbabwe address examples and have become as wizard at Zimbabwean address formats, why not expand your expertise even further? Visit the international address formats page for information on other countries and territories we cover.

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