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  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. South America
  4. Uruguay
🇺🇾

Uruguay Postal codes

Uruguay

11000South America5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

144

Code Length

5 chars

Provinces

19

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Uruguay's 19 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

Understanding Uruguay Postal codes

Tour and event tickets shipped inside Uruguay carry five-digit imprints (11000); UY venue mailrooms batch will‑call envelopes by postcode bands.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Uruguay uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 11000). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.

Visual Structure

1
1
0
0
0

Tour and event tickets shipped inside Uruguay carry five-digit imprints (11000); UY venue mailrooms batch will‑call envelopes by postcode bands.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Uruguay organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(19)
Districts(124)
Communes(1)
1

Province

19 total
Browse all provinces
2

District

124 total
3

Commune

1 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 19 top-level divisions

Departamento de Treinta y Tres
Departamento de Tacuarembó
Departamento de Soriano
Departamento de San José
Departamento de Salto
Departamento de Rocha
Departamento de Rivera
Departamento de Río Negro
Departamento de Paysandú
Departamento de Montevideo
Departamento de Maldonado
Departamento de Lavalleja
Departamento de Florida
Departamento de Flores
Departamento de Durazno
Departamento de Colonia
+3 more

Addressing Mail to Uruguay

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 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 Uruguay

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Uruguay 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 Uruguay postal codes

What is the postal code format for Uruguay?

Uruguay uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 11000. Tour and event tickets shipped inside Uruguay carry five-digit imprints (11000); UY venue mailrooms batch will‑call envelopes by postcode bands.

How many provinces does Uruguay have?

Uruguay has 19 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Uruguay?

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 Uruguay 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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AR

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BO

🇧🇷

Brazil

BR

🇧🇻

Bouvet Island

BV

🇨🇱

Chile

CL

🇨🇴

Colombia

CO

View all countries in South America

Example Code

11000

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
South America
ISO Alpha-2
UY
Admin Levels
3

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 Uruguay postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. South America
  4. Uruguay
🇺🇾

Uruguay Postal codes

Uruguay

11000South America5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

144

Code Length

5 chars

Provinces

19

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Uruguay's 19 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

Understanding Uruguay Postal codes

Tour and event tickets shipped inside Uruguay carry five-digit imprints (11000); UY venue mailrooms batch will‑call envelopes by postcode bands.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Uruguay uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 11000). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.

Visual Structure

1
1
0
0
0

Tour and event tickets shipped inside Uruguay carry five-digit imprints (11000); UY venue mailrooms batch will‑call envelopes by postcode bands.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Uruguay organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(19)
Districts(124)
Communes(1)
1

Province

19 total
Browse all provinces
2

District

124 total
3

Commune

1 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 19 top-level divisions

Departamento de Treinta y Tres
Departamento de Tacuarembó
Departamento de Soriano
Departamento de San José
Departamento de Salto
Departamento de Rocha
Departamento de Rivera
Departamento de Río Negro
Departamento de Paysandú
Departamento de Montevideo
Departamento de Maldonado
Departamento de Lavalleja
Departamento de Florida
Departamento de Flores
Departamento de Durazno
Departamento de Colonia
+3 more

Addressing Mail to Uruguay

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 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 Uruguay

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Uruguay 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 Uruguay postal codes

What is the postal code format for Uruguay?

Uruguay uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 11000. Tour and event tickets shipped inside Uruguay carry five-digit imprints (11000); UY venue mailrooms batch will‑call envelopes by postcode bands.

How many provinces does Uruguay have?

Uruguay has 19 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Uruguay?

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 Uruguay 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 South America

🇦🇷

Argentina

AR

🇧🇴

Bolivia

BO

🇧🇷

Brazil

BR

🇧🇻

Bouvet Island

BV

🇨🇱

Chile

CL

🇨🇴

Colombia

CO

View all countries in South America

Example Code

11000

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
South America
ISO Alpha-2
UY
Admin Levels
3

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 Uruguay postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF