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    Botswana address format & examples

    How to write a Motswana address

    From the vast wildlife of Chobe National Park to the serene beauty of the Okavango Delta, Botswana is a country where nature takes center stage. Whether you're exploring the ancient rock art at Tsodilo Hills or visiting the bustling capital of Gaborone, understanding the proper Botswana address format is essential for sending mail or packages. We’ve gathered helpful tools and Batswana address examples to ensure your mail reaches its destination without a hitch. You can also try our address validation tools for Botswana and across the globe.

    Looking for more guidance on how to address a letter to Botswana? We’ve included multiple Batswana address examples and Botswana address format examples to guide you. Whether you’re mailing something to Maun or the remote Kalahari Desert, knowing the correct mailing format is key to successful deliveries.

    Botswana mailing address format example on an envelope

    Botswana address examples

    Residential address example15159 Makate Rd Gaborone Gaborone BWA
    Address example with unitsFl 6 Tshomarelo House Cnr Letswai/Lekgarapa Roads Broadhurst South East BWA
    Postal box exampleWerda PO Box 53 Gaborone BWA
    Commercial address exampleTravelodge Block 3 Plot 28295 Belabela Rd Gaborone

    Smarty address validation tools

    Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Botswana addresses, plus addresses in 250+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your Motswana 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.
    Single Address Verification ToolBulk Address Validation ToolInternational Street Address API

    Postal information

    Botswana's national postal system, "BotswanaPost," was established in 1875. As of recent data, BotswanaPost services approximately 670 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Botswana. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
    Administrative area types and count
    10 districts
    Administration area names and abbreviations

    Central District
    Ghanzi District
    Kgalagadi District
    Kgatleng District
    Kweneng District
    North-East District
    North-West District
    South-East District
    Southern District

    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

    Smarty is your go-to source for professional-grade location data. Enter any address, and it’ll be returned formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can spot a Kalahari lion. Using the proper Botswana address format ensures your mail will arrive promptly. Below is a typical Botswana address format example to follow:

    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. City - The city the address is in.
    4. Country - This is often shortened to BWA.
    Country/territory name
    Botswana
    ISO3
    BWA
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
    BW
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
    BWA
    ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
    072
    Endonym
    Botswana
    Total land area
    581730 KM²
    Capital
    Gaborone
    Other major cities
    Francistown, Molepolole, Selebi-Phikwe

    Population information

    Total population
    2675352 (2023)
    Urban / rural distribution
    70% / 30%
    Urban population
    1872746
    Rural population
    802606
    Official language
    English, Setswana
    All languages spoken
    Setswana, Kalanga
    Most commonly used postal language
    English
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    Countries and territories related to Botswana

    Now that you've seen our Motswana address examples and have become a wizard at Botswana 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.
    AlgeriaAngolaBarbadosBeninBurkina-FasoBurundiCameroonCape VerdeCentral African RepublicChadComorosCongoDemocratic Republic of the CongoDjiboutiEgyptEquatorial GuineaEritreaEswatini (formerly Swaziland)EthiopiaGabonGambiaGhanaGinueaGuinea-BissauIvory CoastKenyaLesothoLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNigerNigeriaRéunionRwandaSaint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da CunhaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth AfricaSudanTogoTunisiaUgandaWestern SaharaZambiaZimbabwe
    *Data updated as of May 21, 2025

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