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    Ivory Coast address format & examples

    How to write an Ivorian address

    From the vibrant markets of Abidjan to the stunning beaches of Assinie, Ivory Coast is a country where modernity meets tradition. Home to the iconic Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, the country is known for its rich culture, vibrant cities, and lush landscapes. Whether you're sending a letter to a bustling business hub in Abidjan or to the quiet countryside, you’ll need to know the correct Ivory Coast address format. To help, we’ve gathered tools and Ivorian address examples so your mail reaches its destination without delay.

    Curious about the Ivorian address format or how to address mail to the Ivory Coast internationally? We’ve compiled several Ivorian address examples and additional resources to help ensure your mail or package reaches cities like Abidjan or Bouaké with ease.

    Smarty is your trusted source for professional-grade location data. Simply enter any address, and we’ll get it back to you formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can enjoy a cup of Ivorian coffee. Ensuring your mail follows the correct Ivory Coast address format will guarantee timely delivery. Here's the typical envelope address format for Ivory Coast:

    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. Locality - The city the address is in.
    4. Country - This is often shortened to CIV.
    Ivory Coast address example

    Ivory Coast address examples

    Residential address example08 Cocody Riviera Faya Abidijan CIV
    Address example with unitsRes. Attovle B4 Apartment Abidijan CIV
    Postal box exampleBoulevard Du 4 Novembre PO Box 14 Abidijan CIV

    Smarty address validation tools

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

    Ivory Coast's national postal system, "La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire," was established in 1847. As of recent data, La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire services approximately 513 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Ivory Coast. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
    Administrative area types and count
    19 regions
    Administration area names and abbreviations

    Bas-Sassandra (BS)

    Comoé (CM)

    Denguélé (DN)

    Gôh-Djiboua (GD)

    Lacs (LC)

    Lagunes (LG)

    Montagnes (MG)

    Sassandra-Marahoué (SM)

    Savanes (SV)

    Vallée du Bandama (VB)

    Woroba (WR)

    Zanzan (ZZ)

    Abidjan (AB)

    Yamoussoukro (YM)

    Gbêkê (GB)

    Agnéby-Tiassa (AT)

    Bafing (BF)

    Indénié-Djuablin (ID)

    N'zi-Comoé (NC)

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

    La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire

    https://www.laposte.ci/

    Country information

    You can also find more information on ISO codes, postal codes, and key cities to guide your address needs further.

    Country/territory name
    Ivory Coast
    ISO3
    CIV
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
    CI
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
    CIV
    ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
    384
    Endonym
    Ivory Coast
    Total land area
    322,460 KM²
    Capital
    Yamoussoukro
    Other major cities
    Abidjan, Bouaké, Daloa

    Population information

    Total population
    28,873,034 (2023)
    Urban / rural distribution
    52% / 48%
    Urban population
    15,013,978
    Rural population
    13,859,056
    Official language
    French
    All languages spoken
    French, Baoulé, Dioula, Senufo, Dan, Anyin, Moore
    Most commonly used postal language
    French
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    Countries and territories related to Ivory Coast

    Now that you've seen our Ivorian address examples and have become a wizard at Ivory Coast 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.
    AlgeriaAngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCape VerdeCentral African RepublicChadComorosCongoDemocratic Republic of the CongoDjiboutiEgyptEquatorial GuineaEritreaEswatini (formerly Swaziland)EthiopiaGabonGambiaGhanaGinueaGuinea-BissauKenyaLesothoLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNigerNigeriaRéunionRwandaSaint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da CunhaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth AfricaSudanTogoTunisiaUgandaWestern SaharaZambiaZimbabwe
    *Data updated as of November 21, 2024

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