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Algeria address format & examples

How to write an Algerian address

From the vast, rolling dunes of the Sahara Desert to the bustling markets of Algiers, Algeria is a country that offers both adventure and culture. Whether you're mailing a letter to a friend in the historic city of Oran or sending a package to someone near the stunning Tassili n'Ajjer rock formations, understanding the correct Algeria address format is key. We’ve gathered the best tools and tips, along with a handy Algerian address example, to ensure your mail doesn’t end up on a camel ride through the desert.

Trying to figure out the right envelope address format for Algeria? Don’t worry, we’ve got it covered! Below, you’ll find the Algeria address format you need, plus an Algerian address example to make sure everything’s in the right place. Whether you're shipping to the Mediterranean coast or deep into the desert, knowing the proper mail format is essential.

Smarty is your go-to for professional-grade location data. Just enter the address, and it’ll be formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can say "Couscous" (which, by the way, is Algeria’s national dish). Using the correct Algeria address format ensures that your letter or package makes it safely to its destination without getting lost in a sandstorm. Here’s a typical envelope address format for Algeria:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
  2. Building number and street - List one after the other without any separating punctuation.
  3. Postal code and city - The five-digit postal code and the city the address is in.
  4. Country - This is often shortened to DZA.
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Smarty address validation tools

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

Algeria's national postal system, "Algerie Poste," was established in 1830. As of recent data, Algerie Poste services approximately 1,071 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Algeria. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
48 provinces
Administration area names and abbreviations

Adrar (ADR)

Chlef (CL)

Laghouat (LG)

Oum El Bouaghi (OEB)

Batna (BT)

Béjaïa (BJ)

Biskra (BK)

Béchar (BH)

Blida (BL)

Bouira (BR)

Tamanrasset (TM)

Tébessa (TB)

Tlemcen (TM)

Tiaret (TT)

Tizi Ouzou (TZ)

Alger (AL)

Djelfa (DF)

Jijel (JJ)

Sétif (SF)

Saïda (SD)

Skikda (SK)

Sidi Bel Abbès (SBA)

Annaba (AA)

Guelma (GL)

Constantine (CT)

Médéa (MD)

Mostaganem (MG)

M'Sila (MS)

Mascara (MC)

Ouargla (OG)

Oran (OR)

El Bayadh (EB)

Illizi (IL)

Bordj Bou Arréridj (BBA)

Boumerdès (BM)

El Tarf (ET)

Tindouf (TD)

Tissemsilt (TS)

El Oued (EO)

Khenchela (KH)

Souk Ahras (SA)

Tipaza (TP)

Mila (ML)

Aïn Defla (AD)

Naâma (NA)

Aïn Témouchent (AT)

Ghardaïa (GH)

Relizane (RE)

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

Country information

Still curious about Algeria? We’ve got more information on Algerian addresses, including ISO codes, postal zones, and cities.

Country/territory name
Algeria
ISO3
DZA
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
DZ
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
DZA
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
012
Endonym
الجزائر (Al-Jazā'ir)
Total land area
181,030 KM²
Capital
Phnom Penh
Other major cities
Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville

Population information

Total population
45,606,480 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
74% / 26%
Urban population
33,748,795
Rural population
11,857,685
Official language
Arabic, Tamazight, French
All languages spoken
Arabic, Berber
Most commonly used postal language
Arabic
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Now that you've seen our Algeria address examples and have become as wizard at Algerian 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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