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    Kazakhstan address format & examples

    How to write a Kazakhstani address

    From the futuristic architecture of Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) to the majestic mountains surrounding Almaty, Kazakhstan is a country of vast landscapes and rich culture. Whether you're trekking through the Charyn Canyon or admiring the ancient Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, sending mail to Kazakhstan requires an understanding of the proper Kazakhstan address format. We’ve compiled useful tools and Kazakhstani address examples to ensure your letters or packages arrive without issue.

    Looking for more guidance on how to address a letter to Kazakhstan? We've included multiple Kazakhstani address examples and Kazakhstan address format examples to make sure your mail or packages are delivered correctly. Whether you're mailing something to Nur-Sultan or the vast steppes, understanding how to write a Kazakhstan address is essential.

    Smarty is the go-to source for professional-grade location data. Just enter any address, and it’ll be returned formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can sip a cup of Kumys (a traditional Kazakh drink). Using the correct Kazakhstan address format will guarantee your mail reaches its destination smoothly. Below is a Kazakhstan address format example to follow:

    1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
    2. Street and building number - Street names are listed first, followed by the building number without separating punctuation.
    3. Region, City, and postal code - List the six-digit postal code and the city, with a comma between them.
    4. Country - This is often shortened to KAZ.
    Kazakhstan address example

    Kazakhstan address examples

    Residential address exampleUlitsa Almaly 29 050020, Almaty City Almati KAZ
    Address example with unitsProspekt Turan 46/1 101000, Nur-Sultan Nur-Sultan KAZ

    Smarty address validation tools

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

    Kazakhstan's national postal system, "Kazpost," was established in 1993. As of recent data, Kazpost services approximately 2,620 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Kazakhstan. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
    Administrative area types and count
    14 regions
    Administration area names and abbreviations

    Almaty (ALM)

    Akmola (AKM)

    Aktobe (AKT)

    Almaty (AL)

    Astana (AST)

    Atyrau (ATY)

    West Kazakhstan (ZAP)

    Zhambyl (ZHA)

    Karaganda (KAR)

    Kostanay (KUS)

    Kyzylorda (KZY)

    Mangystau (MAN)

    Pavlodar (PAV)

    North Kazakhstan (SEV)

    Term to describe postal codes
    postal code
    Postal code in language
    пошталық индекс
    Postal code format
    999999
    Postal service provider and website

    Country information

    You'll also find extra details on ISO codes, postal zones, and major cities right here!

    Country/territory name
    Kazakhstan
    ISO3
    KAZ
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
    KZ
    ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
    KAZ
    ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
    398
    Endonym
    Қазақстан (Qazaqstan)
    Total land area
    2,699,700 KM²
    Capital
    Nur-Sultan
    Other major cities
    Almaty, Shymkent, Karaganda

    Population information

    Total population
    19,900,177 (2023)
    Urban / rural distribution
    57% / 43%
    Urban population
    11,343,101
    Rural population
    8,557,076
    Official language
    Kazakh, Russian
    All languages spoken
    Kazakh, Russian
    Most commonly used postal language
    Russian
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    Countries and territories related to Kazakhstan

    Now that you've seen our Kazakhstani address examples and have become a wizard at Kazakhstan 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 Asia 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.
    AfghanistanArmeniaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBhutanBruneiCambodiaChinaHong KongIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIsraelJapanJordanKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLebanonMacauMacauMalaysiaMaldivesMongoliaMyanmar/BurmaNepalOmanPakistanPalestinePhilippinesQatarRussiaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSouth KoreaSri LankaSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTurkeyTurkmenistanUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesUzbekistanVietnamYemen
    *Data updated as of November 21, 2024

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