Algeria ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive Algeria ZIP code data with accurate geographic coordinates, administrative divisions, and time zone

Algeria's Postal Code Format

Algeria uses a “Code postal” system, which is a five-digit numeric format, like 99999, with no letters or separators. This format is similar to US ZIP codes, which are also five digits and purely numeric. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Algeria has 3,162 postal codes covering 2,146 regions and 15,691 towns.
  • Postal Code Format: 99999

    • Five-digit numeric format
    • Nationwide uniform structure
    • Provinces identified in leading digits
    • 3,162 postal codes covering 2,146 regions and 15,691 towns

    Provincial Examples:

    • 16000 - Algiers
    • 31000 - Oran
    • 23000 - Annaba
    • 6000 - Constantine
  • Structure of Postal Codes

    • Format: 5-digit numeric codes (e.g., 16000).
    • Hierarchical levels: First two digits = wilaya (province), last three = commune/locality.
    • Key challenges: Older 4-digit codes still used informally in some areas.
  • Management & Authority

    • Primary postal authority: Algérie Poste.
    • Update frequency: Ongoing with administrative restructuring.
  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: Street + house number, postal code, commune, wilaya.
    • Administrative divisions used: Provinces (wilayas) → Communes.
  • Special Characteristics

    • Over 1,500 towns linked to postal codes.
    • Five-digit codes fully replaced the earlier four-digit ones.

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Algeria ZIP & Administrative boundaries

Comprehensive boundary data from GeoPostcodes for all Algeria postal codes, provinces, territories, and administrative divisions.

Algeria Administrative Divisions

The database follows a standardized and unified structure you can integrate without becoming an expert in each country’s unique administrative hierarchy.

Key Features:

  • 247 countries
  • Unified global hierarchy
  • Up to 5 administrative levels
  • Includes complex geographies

Algeria Address Format

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Address validation - Algeria address validation

Comprehensive Algeria ZIP code, city, and address data to verify and correct existing addresses at input, post-entry, or in bulk.

Coverage Statistics

3,162

Total ZIP Codes

2,146

Provinces & Territories

15,691

Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate Algeria postal code data into your systems
CSV Format

Comma-separated values for
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GeoJSON Format

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web applications and modern development

GML Format

Extensible Markup Language for enterprise systems and legacy applications

DAT Format

Database-ready SQL scripts for
direct import into your systems

Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Algeria postal code dataset
Field nameField typeDescriptionComments
ISOChar(2)ISO 3166-1 Country codeThe ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
CountryChar(50)Country name
LanguageChar(2)Language codeWhen there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1
Region2
Region3
Region4
Char(80)
Administrative division level 1
Administrative division level 2
Administrative division level 3
Administrative division level 4
These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
LocalityChar(80)Locality nameContains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
PostcodeChar(15)ZIP / Postal codeIn countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
Latitude
Longitude
DoublePlace coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
TimezoneChar(30)Time zone name (Olson)Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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Postal Code Database

Global dataset containing all administrative divisions, cities and zip codes.

Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 9,9M Coordinates
  • 9,3M Postal Codes
  • 400 Time zones
  • 4M Cities and Towns
  • 116K UNLOCODES

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

Boundary Data

A global dataset of polygons representing postal codes and administrative areas.

Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • Up to 6 levels
  • 1,7M boundaries
  • High-precision
  • 245K Admin areas
  • Visualization

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: GeoJSON, Geopackage, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

Population Database

Global population estimates at postal code and administrative level covering a span of 55 years: past, present, and future.

Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 243K Admin areas
  • 55 year span
  • Yearly updates
  • 645K ZIP codes

Specifications

  • Coverage: International
  • Format: CSV, ASC

Address Database

International dataset with all administrative areas, cities, streets, and relevant postal codes.

Key features

  • 81 Countries
  • 299 languages
  • 26,5M streets
  • 400 time zones
  • 9.3M ZIP codes
  • 4M cities

Specifications

  • Coverage: International
  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, KML, Shapefile (SHP), GeoJSON

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Updated: April 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The ZIP code (code postal) for Algiers is 16000.
A 5-digit ZIP code in Algeria is the “code postal” made of five digits (format 99999). For example, Algiers uses 16000.
Yes. Algeria uses postal codes (code postal) consisting of five digits in the format 99999, assigned to localities for mail delivery.
Yes — Algeria uses postal codes (code postal) in a five-digit format (99999), assigned across its 15,691 cities and localities.
No town in Algeria has the ZIP code 12345; this code postal is not assigned to any Algerian locality.
Yes — Algeria uses five-digit postal codes (code postal) in the format 99999 for cities and areas, functioning like U.S. ZIP codes for mail routing.
Yes. Algeria uses a five-digit postal code system called the “code postal” (format: 99999), assigned to municipalities and localities across the country, covering about 15,691 cities/locations.
The telephone country calling code +213 is sometimes mistaken for the ZIP code in Algeria.
Write the address lines in this order: recipient, company (optional), street number and name, building/apartment, neighbourhood, Code postal and city, Wilaya (province), Country.

Mohamed Ben Ali
Entreprise ABC (optional)
12, Rue Didouche Mourad, Appartement 5
Quartier Hydra
Code postal 99999 Alger
Wilaya d’Alger
Algérie

The ZIP code format for Algeria is five digits (99999); for example, the code postal for Algiers (Alger) is 16000.
The postal code format in Algeria is five digits (format: 99999), commonly referred to as the Code postal.
A ZIP code (code postal) in Algeria consists of five digits.
Yes. Addresses in Algeria include a five-digit postal code (code postal) with format 99999, typically written after the city name or on a separate line in the address.
The ZIP code 16000 in Algeria corresponds to Algiers (Alger), covering the central/downtown areas of the capital.