Mozambique ZIP Code Dataset

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

Mozambique's Postal Code Format

Mozambique uses a “Postal code” system, which is a four-digit numeric format like 9999, with no letters or separators. This means it uses only numbers. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Mozambique has 166 postal codes covering 578 regions and 10,236 towns. This is similar to US ZIP codes, which are also numeric, but US ZIP codes are five digits long compared to Mozambique’s four.
  • Postal code Format: 9999

    • Numeric format, 4 digits
    • System exists but seldom used; PO Boxes common
    • 166 postcodes covering 578 regions and 10,236 towns

    Examples: 3206 - Cabo Delgado (Mozambique)

  • Structure of Postcodes

    • Format: 9999, numeric
    • Hierarchical levels: System exists but seldom used; PO Boxes common.
  • Management & Authority

    Primary postal authority: The postal authority of the country is Correios de Moçambique. This is the primary organization responsible for postal services in Mozambique.
  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [P.O. Box] [Box Number], [POST TOWN] [POSTCODE]
    • Administrative divisions used:Caixa Postal 123, MAPUTO 1100

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Mozambique ZIP & Administrative boundaries

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

Mozambique 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

Mozambique Address Format

The GeoPostcodes database ensures addresses follow the correct format for Mozambique, ensuring a smooth address validation experience.

Our database offers comprehensive address validation to reduce delivery errors and improve efficiency.

Address validation - Mozambique address validation

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

Coverage Statistics

166

Total ZIP Codes

578

Provinces & Territories

10,236

Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate Mozambique 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 Mozambique 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 for Maputo is 1100.
Mozambique does not use 5-digit ZIP codes; its postal codes are four digits long, in the format 9999.
Yes. Mozambique uses postal codes consisting of four digits (format 9999) assigned to locations across the country.
Yes. Mozambique uses postal codes consisting of four digits (format 9999).
No town in Mozambique has the ZIP code 12345. Mozambique postal codes use a four-digit format (9999), so 12345 is invalid; please provide the correct 4-digit postal code to identify the town.
No. Mozambique uses a national postal code system of four digits (format 9999) rather than the United States ZIP code system.
Yes—Mozambique uses a postal code system. Postal codes are four digits (format 9999) and are used to route mail across the country’s 10,236 cities.
The country code often mistaken for a ZIP code in Mozambique is +258 (country calling code 258).

Typical address format in Mozambique:

Recipient Name
Street Name, Building/House Number
Bairro (Neighborhood)
City – Province
Postal code 1234
MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique does not have a single ZIP code; postal codes are four digits (format 9999) and are assigned to specific localities and addresses.
The postal code format in Mozambique is a four-digit numeric code, represented as 9999.
A ZIP code in Mozambique consists of four digits (format: 9999).
Yes. Addresses in Mozambique can include a postal code (ZIP code) consisting of four digits in the format 9999.