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Rwanda Postal codes

Rwanda

0001Africa4 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

2.6K

Code Length

4 chars

Provinces

17

Admin Levels

4

Interactive Map

Explore Rwanda's 17 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

Understanding Rwanda Postal codes

Magazine and catalog publishers mailing Rwanda use four-digit codes (0001); RW advertising mail discounts assume machineable postcode placement.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Rwanda uses numeric postal codes with 4 digits (example: 0001). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.

Visual Structure

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Magazine and catalog publishers mailing Rwanda use four-digit codes (0001); RW advertising mail discounts assume machineable postcode placement.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Rwanda organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(17)
Districts(51)
Communes(416)
Villages(2.1K)
1

Province

17 total
Browse all provinces
2

District

51 total
3

Commune

416 total
4

Village

2.1K total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 17 top-level divisions

Ruhengeri Province
Kigali City Province
Prefegitura ya Kibuye
Kibungo Province
Gitarama Province
Gisenyi Province
Gikongoro Province
Cyangugu Province
Butare Province
Byumba Province
Eastern Province
Kigali Province
Northern Province
Western Province
Southern Province
Umutara Province
+1 more

Addressing Mail to Rwanda

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 (4 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 province 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 Rwanda

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Rwanda typically takes 2โ€“7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 4-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rwanda postal codes

What is the postal code format for Rwanda?

Rwanda uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 0001. Magazine and catalog publishers mailing Rwanda use four-digit codes (0001); RW advertising mail discounts assume machineable postcode placement.

How many provinces does Rwanda have?

Rwanda has 17 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Rwanda?

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

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

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

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Example Code

0001

4 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
RW
Admin Levels
4

On This Page

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

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Rwanda postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Africa
  4. Rwanda
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ

Rwanda Postal codes

Rwanda

0001Africa4 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

2.6K

Code Length

4 chars

Provinces

17

Admin Levels

4

Interactive Map

Explore Rwanda's 17 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

Understanding Rwanda Postal codes

Magazine and catalog publishers mailing Rwanda use four-digit codes (0001); RW advertising mail discounts assume machineable postcode placement.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Rwanda uses numeric postal codes with 4 digits (example: 0001). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.

Visual Structure

0
0
0
1

Magazine and catalog publishers mailing Rwanda use four-digit codes (0001); RW advertising mail discounts assume machineable postcode placement.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Rwanda organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(17)
Districts(51)
Communes(416)
Villages(2.1K)
1

Province

17 total
Browse all provinces
2

District

51 total
3

Commune

416 total
4

Village

2.1K total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 17 top-level divisions

Ruhengeri Province
Kigali City Province
Prefegitura ya Kibuye
Kibungo Province
Gitarama Province
Gisenyi Province
Gikongoro Province
Cyangugu Province
Butare Province
Byumba Province
Eastern Province
Kigali Province
Northern Province
Western Province
Southern Province
Umutara Province
+1 more

Addressing Mail to Rwanda

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 (4 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 province 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 Rwanda

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Rwanda typically takes 2โ€“7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 4-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rwanda postal codes

What is the postal code format for Rwanda?

Rwanda uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 0001. Magazine and catalog publishers mailing Rwanda use four-digit codes (0001); RW advertising mail discounts assume machineable postcode placement.

How many provinces does Rwanda have?

Rwanda has 17 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Rwanda?

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

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

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

More Countries in Africa

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ด

Angola

AO

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ

Burkina Faso

BF

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฎ

Burundi

BI

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฏ

Benin

BJ

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ผ

Botswana

BW

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

Democratic Republic of the Congo

CD

View all countries in Africa

Example Code

0001

4 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
RW
Admin Levels
4

On This Page

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

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Rwanda postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF