New 42-day free trial
Smarty
Uganda flag

Uganda address format & examples

How to write a Ugandan address

Whether you're sending a letter to someone tracking gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or mailing a package to the bustling streets of Kampala, understanding the correct Uganda address format is crucial. After all, you don’t want your letter to end up lost in the jungle (unless you're aiming for the primates)! We've gathered the tools and a clear Ugandan address example to ensure your mail reaches its destination without any detours through the Nile. We can even help you validate your Ugandan addresses, too.

Smarty is your go-to for professional-grade location data. Enter any address, and we'll format, standardize, and validate it faster than you can say "Ugandan Rolex" (don't worry, it's a delicious rolled chapati, not the watch!). Using the proper Uganda address format ensures your mail gets where it's supposed to—without any unexpected wildlife encounters. Here's a guide on how to write a Uganda address:

  1. Addressee line – The recipient’s full name, including any fancy titles.
  2. Street and building number – The street name, with no need for punctuation (unless you're feeling fancy and like lost mail).
  3. City – List the city on its own line.
  4. Country – Always written as Uganda or shortened to UGA.
Uganda mailing address format example on an envelope

Uganda address examples

Residential address exampleKa-Jo-Katwe-Rwentale 9 Lake Katwe UGA
Address example with unitsAp. 12 Lira To Abim 5 Adekokwok UGA
Commercial address exampleParliament U 13 City Centre Kampala

Smarty address validation tools

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

Uganda's national postal system, "Posta Uganda," was established in 1951. As of recent data, Posta Uganda services approximately 439 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Uganda. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
135 districts
Administration area names and abbreviations

Abim - ABM
Adjumani - ADJ
Agago - AGO
Alebtong - ALE
Amolatar - AML
Amudat - AMU
Amuria - AMR
Amuru - AMU
Apac - APC
Arua - ARU
Budaka - BUD
Bududa - BDD
Bugiri - BUG
Bugweri - BGW
Buhweju - BHU
Bukedea - BKD
Bukomansimbi - BKM
Bukwo - BKW
Bulambuli - BLB
Buliisa - BLS
Bundibugyo - BND
Bunyangabu - BYB
Bushenyi - BSY
Busia - BSA
Butaleja - BTL
Butambala - BTL
Butebo - BTB
Buvuma - BVM
Buyende - BYD
Dokolo - DKL
Gomba - GOM
Gulu - GLU
Hoima - HMA
Ibanda - IBD
Iganga - IGA
Isingiro - ISR
Jinja - JJA
Kabale - KBE
Kabarole - KBL
Kaberamaido - KBD
Kalangala - KLG
Kaliro - KLR
Kalungu - KLU
Kampala - KMP
Kamuli - KML
Kamwenge - KMW
Kanungu - KAN
Kapchorwa - KPC
Kasese - KSE
Katakwi - KTK
Kayunga - KYA
Kibale - KBL
Kiboga - KBG
Kiruhura - KRH
Kisoro - KSR
Kitgum - KTM
Koboko - KBK
Kole - KOL
Kotido - KTD
Kumi - KUM
Kyankwanzi - KKN
Kyegegwa - KYI
Kyenjojo - KYO
Kyotera - KYT
Lamwo - LMW
Lira - LIR
Luuka - LUK
Luwero - LWE
Lwengo - LWO
Lyantonde - LYN
Manafwa - MFW
Maracha - MAC
Masaka - MSK
Masindi - MSD
Mayuge - MYG
Mbale - MBL
Mbarara - MBR
Mitooma - MTM
Mityana - MTY
Moroto - MRT
Moyo - MOY
Mpigi - MPI
Mubende - MBD
Mukono - MKO
Nabilatuk - NBT
Nakapiripirit - NKT
Nakaseke - NKZ
Nakasongola - NSG
Namayingo - NMY
Namisindwa - NMS
Namutumba - NTB
Napak - NPK
Nebbi - NBB
Ngora - NGR
Ntoroko - NTK
Ntungamo - NTM
Nwoya - NYA
Obongi - OBO
Omoro - OMO
Otuke - OTK
Oyam - OYM
Pader - PDR
Pallisa - PLS
Rakai - RAK
Rubanda - RBD
Rubirizi - RBZ
Rukiga - RKG
Rukungiri - RUK
Rwampara - RMP
Sembabule - SBM
Serere - SRR
Sheema - SHM
Sironko - SRN
Soroti - SRT
Tororo - TRR
Wakiso - WKS
Yumbe - YMB
Zombo - ZMB

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

Need more info on the address format for Uganda? Whether you're sending something to Entebbe, Mbarara, or a hidden village, we've got all the details you need, from ISO codes to postal zones. Stick to the proper Uganda address format, and rest assured your mail will reach its destination faster than a chimp swings through the trees!

Country/territory name
Uganda
ISO3
UGA
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
UG
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
UGA
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
800
Endonym
Uganda
Total land area
199710 KM²
Capital
Kampala
Other major cities
Nansana, Kira, Mbarara

Population information

Total population
48582334 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
25% / 75%
Urban population
12145584
Rural population
36436751
Official language
English, Swahili
All languages spoken
Luganda, Runyankole, English, Lusoga, Acholi
Most commonly used postal language
English
CC-BY 4.0 from worldbank.org
Now that you've seen our Ugandan address examples and have become a wizard at Uganda 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.
*Data updated as of April 16, 2025

What our customers are saying

A woman in blue activewear seated and posing, and a man in a light green shirt and yellow shorts jumping beside her, both in a peach-colored room.
We evaluated quite a few providers, and felt that Smarty was the right partner for us, given their user-friendly approach and robust support. It checked all of our boxes.
Mel CummingsVP, Product Management & UX, Fabletics
fabletics logo

Ready to get started?