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  2. Continents
  3. North America
  4. Nicaragua
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Nicaragua Postal codes

Nicaragua

11001North America5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

179

Code Length

5 chars

Departments

18

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Nicaragua's 18 departments with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Nicaragua. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Nicaragua Postal codes

School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Nicaragua uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 11001). In our directory, these codes are organized from departments down to localities.

Visual Structure

1
1
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0
1

School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Nicaragua organises areas for postal codes

Departments(18)
Municipalities(153)
Districts(8)
1

Department

18 total
Browse all departments
2

Municipality

153 total
3

District

8 total

Departments Directory

Browse all 18 top-level divisions

Departamento de Rivas
Departamento de Río San Juan
Departamento de Nueva Segovia
Departamento de Matagalpa
Departamento de Masaya
Departamento de Managua
Departamento de Madriz
Departamento de León
Departamento de Jinotega
Departamento de Granada
Departamento de Estelí
Departamento de Chontales
Departamento de Chinandega
Departamento de Carazo
Departamento de Boaco
North Caribbean Coast
+2 more

Addressing Mail to Nicaragua

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (5 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full department names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Nicaragua

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Nicaragua typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nicaragua postal codes

What is the postal code format for Nicaragua?

Nicaragua uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 11001. School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.

How many departments does Nicaragua have?

Nicaragua has 18 departments with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Nicaragua?

Use our free lookup or browse by department to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Nicaragua address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the department, before the country name when mailing internationally.

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AW

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Barbados

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BL

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Example Code

11001

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
North America
ISO Alpha-2
NI
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyDepartments DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Nicaragua postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. North America
  4. Nicaragua
🇳🇮

Nicaragua Postal codes

Nicaragua

11001North America5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

179

Code Length

5 chars

Departments

18

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Nicaragua's 18 departments with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Nicaragua. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Nicaragua Postal codes

School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Nicaragua uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 11001). In our directory, these codes are organized from departments down to localities.

Visual Structure

1
1
0
0
1

School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Nicaragua organises areas for postal codes

Departments(18)
Municipalities(153)
Districts(8)
1

Department

18 total
Browse all departments
2

Municipality

153 total
3

District

8 total

Departments Directory

Browse all 18 top-level divisions

Departamento de Rivas
Departamento de Río San Juan
Departamento de Nueva Segovia
Departamento de Matagalpa
Departamento de Masaya
Departamento de Managua
Departamento de Madriz
Departamento de León
Departamento de Jinotega
Departamento de Granada
Departamento de Estelí
Departamento de Chontales
Departamento de Chinandega
Departamento de Carazo
Departamento de Boaco
North Caribbean Coast
+2 more

Addressing Mail to Nicaragua

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (5 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full department names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Nicaragua

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Nicaragua typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nicaragua postal codes

What is the postal code format for Nicaragua?

Nicaragua uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 11001. School and university mailrooms in Nicaragua reject sacks missing five-digit codes (11001); NI campus carriers batch dorm drops using those tokens.

How many departments does Nicaragua have?

Nicaragua has 18 departments with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Nicaragua?

Use our free lookup or browse by department to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Nicaragua address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the department, before the country name when mailing internationally.

More Countries in North America

🇦🇬

Antigua and Barbuda

AG

🇦🇮

Anguilla

AI

🇦🇼

Aruba

AW

🇧🇧

Barbados

BB

🇧🇱

Saint Barthelemy

BL

🇧🇲

Bermuda

BM

View all countries in North America

Example Code

11001

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
North America
ISO Alpha-2
NI
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyDepartments DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Nicaragua postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF