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    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
    Postal box exampleHoima Road Plot 220 PO Box 25523 Nansana Kampala
    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.
    Single Address Verification ToolBulk Address Validation ToolInternational Street Address API

    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

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    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
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    Countries and territories related to Uganda

    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.
    AlgeriaAngolaBarbadosBeninBotswanaBurkina-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 AfricaSudanTogoTunisiaWestern SaharaZambiaZimbabwe
    *Data updated as of April 16, 2025

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