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Tanzania Postcodes

Tanzania

11101Africa5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

3.8K

Code Length

5 chars

Regions

31

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Tanzania's 31 regions with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

Understanding Tanzania Postcodes

Fineโ€‘art shippers booking Tanzania attach five-digit codes (11101) to bills of lading; TZ customs brokers audit the field against declared.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postcode format breakdown

Tanzania uses numeric postcodes with 5 digits (example: 11101). In our directory, these codes are organized from regions down to villages.

Visual Structure

1
1
1
0
1

Fineโ€‘art shippers booking Tanzania attach five-digit codes (11101) to bills of lading; TZ customs brokers audit the field against declared.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Tanzania organises areas for postcodes

Regions(31)
Districts(172)
Wards(3.6K)
1

Region

31 total
Browse all regions
2

District

172 total
3

Ward

3.6K total

Regions Directory

Browse all 31 top-level divisions

Kagera Region
Zanzibar Urban/West Region
Zanzibar North Region
Zanzibar Central/South Region
Tanga Region
Tabora Region
Singida Region
Shinyanga Region
Rukwa Region
Coast Region
Pemba South Region
Pemba North Region
Mwanza Region
Morogoro Region
Mbeya Region
Mara Region
+15 more

Addressing Mail to Tanzania

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 postcode

Verify your postcode 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 region names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postcode

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

Shipping to Tanzania

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Tanzania typically takes 2โ€“7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postcode. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tanzania postcodes

What is the postcode format for Tanzania?

Tanzania uses 5 digits in the postcode. An example is 11101. Fineโ€‘art shippers booking Tanzania attach five-digit codes (11101) to bills of lading; TZ customs brokers audit the field against declared.

How many regions does Tanzania have?

Tanzania has 31 regions with postcode coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postcode in Tanzania?

Use our free lookup or browse by region to find the exact postcode for your location.

Where do I write the postcode on a Tanzania address?

The postcode is written on the same line as or immediately after the region, before the country name when mailing internationally.

More Countries in Africa

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Angola

AO

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Burkina Faso

BF

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Burundi

BI

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Benin

BJ

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Botswana

BW

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

CD

View all countries in Africa

Example Code

11101

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
TZ
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostcode formatAdmin HierarchyRegions DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postcodes tools

Look up, validate, and download Tanzania postcodes.

Postcode lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Africa
  4. Tanzania
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Tanzania Postcodes

Tanzania

11101Africa5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

3.8K

Code Length

5 chars

Regions

31

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Tanzania's 31 regions with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

Understanding Tanzania Postcodes

Fineโ€‘art shippers booking Tanzania attach five-digit codes (11101) to bills of lading; TZ customs brokers audit the field against declared.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postcode format breakdown

Tanzania uses numeric postcodes with 5 digits (example: 11101). In our directory, these codes are organized from regions down to villages.

Visual Structure

1
1
1
0
1

Fineโ€‘art shippers booking Tanzania attach five-digit codes (11101) to bills of lading; TZ customs brokers audit the field against declared.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Tanzania organises areas for postcodes

Regions(31)
Districts(172)
Wards(3.6K)
1

Region

31 total
Browse all regions
2

District

172 total
3

Ward

3.6K total

Regions Directory

Browse all 31 top-level divisions

Kagera Region
Zanzibar Urban/West Region
Zanzibar North Region
Zanzibar Central/South Region
Tanga Region
Tabora Region
Singida Region
Shinyanga Region
Rukwa Region
Coast Region
Pemba South Region
Pemba North Region
Mwanza Region
Morogoro Region
Mbeya Region
Mara Region
+15 more

Addressing Mail to Tanzania

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 postcode

Verify your postcode 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 region names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postcode

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

Shipping to Tanzania

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Tanzania typically takes 2โ€“7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postcode. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tanzania postcodes

What is the postcode format for Tanzania?

Tanzania uses 5 digits in the postcode. An example is 11101. Fineโ€‘art shippers booking Tanzania attach five-digit codes (11101) to bills of lading; TZ customs brokers audit the field against declared.

How many regions does Tanzania have?

Tanzania has 31 regions with postcode coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postcode in Tanzania?

Use our free lookup or browse by region to find the exact postcode for your location.

Where do I write the postcode on a Tanzania address?

The postcode is written on the same line as or immediately after the region, 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

11101

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
TZ
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostcode formatAdmin HierarchyRegions DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postcodes tools

Look up, validate, and download Tanzania postcodes.

Postcode lookup Address Validator Download PDF