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    Ghana address format & examples

    How to write a Ghanaian address

    Ghana, the coastal country known as the "Gateway to Africa," is filled with history, vibrant culture, and a little bit of gold dust (it’s one of the world’s top gold producers!). From the colorful Kente cloth to the bustling markets of Accra, Ghana blends tradition and modernity seamlessly. If you’re a soccer fan, you’ll know that Ghana has some of the most passionate supporters, especially when the Black Stars are on the pitch. Curious about how to write a Ghana address? We've gathered several Ghanaian address examples and tools to help you format and validate any address in this lively West African nation.

    Ghana mailing address format example on an envelope

    Ghana address examples

    Residential address exampleChurch St 8 Accra Greater Accra GHA
    Address example with unitsApartment 12 Bldg Nyaho Medical Cent. Kofi Annan St 35 Accra Greater Accra GHA
    Postal box examplePO Box 280 Berekum GHA
    Commercial address exampleSunset Hotel Cedar Cres 20 Kumasi Ashanti

    Smarty address validation tools

    Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Ghana addresses, plus addresses in 250+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your Ghanaian 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

    Ghana's national postal system, "Ghana Post," was established in 1854. As of recent data, Ghana Post services approximately 1141 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Ghana. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
    Administrative area types and count
    16 regions
    Administration area names and abbreviations

    Ashanti - AS
    Brong-Ahafo - BA
    Bono - BNO
    Ahafo - AH
    Central - C
    Eastern - E
    Greater Accra - GA
    Northern - N
    Savannah - SA
    North East - NE
    Upper East - UE
    Upper West - UW
    Volta - V
    Oti - OT
    Western - W
    Western North - WN

    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

    Country information

    Smarty is the best source for professional-grade location data. Simply enter any Ghanaian address, and you'll get back the correct Ghana address format faster than you can say "Akwaaba" (welcome in Twi). Understanding the mailing address format is essential, and to make things easier, we’ve provided multiple address examples to guide you. The Ghana address format is simple once you get the hang of it, and we've included a Ghanaian address example below to help you follow the proper structure. Whether it’s for business or personal mail, knowing the mailing address format in Ghana ensures your letters and packages reach their destination smoothly.

    1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
    2. Street and building number - List one after the other.
    3. Neighborhood - The neighborhood the address is in.
    4. City - The city the address is in.
    5. Country - This is often shortened to GHA.
    Country/territory name
    Ghana
    ISO3
    GHA
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
    GH
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
    GHA
    ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
    288
    Endonym
    Ghana
    Total land area
    238533 KM²
    Capital
    Accra
    Other major cities
    Kumasi, Tamale, Sekondi-Takoradi

    Population information

    Total population
    34121985 (2023)
    Urban / rural distribution
    56% / 44%
    Urban population
    19108312
    Rural population
    15013673
    Official language
    English
    All languages spoken
    English, Asante, Ewe, Fante
    Most commonly used postal language
    English
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    Countries and territories related to Ghana

    Now that you've seen our Ghanaian address examples and have become a wizard at Ghana 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.
    AlgeriaAngolaBarbadosBeninBotswanaBurkina-FasoBurundiCameroonCape VerdeCentral African RepublicChadComorosCongoDemocratic Republic of the CongoDjiboutiEgyptEquatorial GuineaEritreaEswatini (formerly Swaziland)EthiopiaGabonGambiaGinueaGuinea-BissauIvory CoastKenyaLesothoLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNigerNigeriaRéunionRwandaSaint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da CunhaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth AfricaSudanTogoTunisiaUgandaWestern SaharaZambiaZimbabwe
    *Data updated as of May 22, 2025

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