São Tomé and Príncipe ZIP Code Dataset
Comprehensive São Tomé and Príncipe address formats, coordinates, administrative divisions and time zones. There is no postal code system in this country.
Sample Dataset São Tomé and Príncipe
| ISO | Country | Language | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 3 | Region 4 | Locality | Latitude | Longitude | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | Príncipe | Pagué | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Santo António | 1.636667 | 7.417778 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Água Grande | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Pantufo | 0.314643 | 6.743393 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Água Grande | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | São Tomé | 0.330192 | 6.733343 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Cantagalo | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Ribeira Afonso | 0.195577 | 6.700574 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Cantagalo | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Santana | 0.254712 | 6.740826 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Caué | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Malanza | 0.051723 | 6.534261 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Caué | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | São João dos Angolares | 0.133333 | 6.650000 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lembá | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Neves | 0.358483 | 6.548088 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lembá | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Santa Catarina | 0.269082 | 6.472324 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lobata | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Conde | 0.376569 | 6.664308 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lobata | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Guadalupe | 0.379712 | 6.638398 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lobata | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Micoló | 0.403286 | 6.687703 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lobata | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Santo Amaro | 0.363094 | 6.689641 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Almas | 0.299131 | 6.743385 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Bombom | 1.698565 | 7.402677 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Caixão Grande | 0.300000 | 6.700000 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Madalena | 0.329491 | 6.665641 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Trindade | 0.296683 | 6.680701 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ISO | Country | Language | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 3 | Region 4 | Locality | Latitude | Longitude | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | Príncipe | Pagué | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Santo António | 1.636667 | 7.417778 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Água Grande | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Pantufo | 0.314643 | 6.743393 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Água Grande | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | São Tomé | 0.330192 | 6.733343 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Cantagalo | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Ribeira Afonso | 0.195577 | 6.700574 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Cantagalo | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Santana | 0.254712 | 6.740826 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Caué | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Malanza | 0.051723 | 6.534261 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Caué | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | São João dos Angolares | 0.133333 | 6.650000 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lembá | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Neves | 0.358483 | 6.548088 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lembá | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Santa Catarina | 0.269082 | 6.472324 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lobata | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Conde | 0.376569 | 6.664308 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lobata | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Guadalupe | 0.379712 | 6.638398 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lobata | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Micoló | 0.403286 | 6.687703 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Lobata | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Santo Amaro | 0.363094 | 6.689641 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Almas | 0.299131 | 6.743385 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Bombom | 1.698565 | 7.402677 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Caixão Grande | 0.300000 | 6.700000 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Madalena | 0.329491 | 6.665641 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| ST | Sao Tome and Principe | EN | São Tomé | Mé-Zóchi | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | This level doesn’t exist for this country. | Trindade | 0.296683 | 6.680701 | Africa/Sao_Tome |
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São Tomé and Príncipe postal guidelines as country without ZIP codes
São Tomé and Príncipe does not utilize a standardized postal code system for mail delivery. Addressing instead relies on descriptive details including administrative districts, localities, and specific street or building identifiers. This lack of a uniform numerical system complicates efforts for automated address standardization and accurate geolocation.
Address Structure
Typical address components include:
- Addressee name
- Street/PO Box
- Locality
- Country name in full
Administrative Hierarchy Used
- Provinces (Províncias)
- Districts (Distritos)
Management & Authority
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Key Challenges
- No consistent identifier for addresses, making it harder to reference locations in a structured way
- Greater reliance on landmarks and informal directions, which can create ambiguity across localities
- More manual address checking required to reduce failed deliveries
- Less efficient distance estimation for couriers and logistics planning
- Harder data integration and comparability for organizations working across multiple countries
- Increased vulnerability to delivery errors and delays in the logistics chain
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Coverage Statistics
8
Provinces & Territories
18
Cities & Towns
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Data Dictionary
Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the São Tomé and Príncipe postal code dataset
| Field name | Field type | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO | Char(2) | ISO 3166-1 Country code | The 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). |
| Country | Char(50) | Country name | |
| Language | Char(2) | Language code | When 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. |
| Locality | Char(80) | Locality name | Contains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..). |
| Postcode | Char(15) | ZIP / Postal code | In countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country. |
Latitude Longitude | Double | Place 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. |
| Timezone | Char(30) | Time zone name (Olson) | Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database). |
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- 81 Countries
- 299 languages
- 26,5M streets
- 400 time zones
- 9.3M ZIP codes
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Updated: June 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé does not have a ZIP code. São Tomé and Príncipe does not use postal codes; addresses there are based on provinces and districts, locality names, and street or PO Box details.
São Tomé and Príncipe does not use 5-digit ZIP codes — or any postal code system at all. Mail is sorted and delivered using provinces and districts, locality names, and the recipient’s street or PO Box.
No. São Tomé and Príncipe does not use ZIP codes or any postal code system. The national postal operator, Empresa de Correios de S. Tomé e Princípe, delivers mail using descriptive addresses (locality, street or PO Box, and the country name) rather than postcodes.
No. São Tomé and Príncipe does not have a postal code system. There is a postal operator (Empresa de Correios de S. Tomé e Princípe), but mail is routed using provinces and districts, locality names, and street or PO Box details rather than a numeric or alphanumeric postcode.
No town in São Tomé and Príncipe has the ZIP code 12345. São Tomé and Príncipe does not use postal codes; “12345” is a US ZIP code format and is not assigned to any place in São Tomé and Príncipe.
No. São Tomé and Príncipe does not use ZIP codes like the United States. The country has no postal code system; addresses rely on provinces and districts, locality names, and street or PO Box details.
No. São Tomé and Príncipe does not have a ZIP code system. Empresa de Correios de S. Tomé e Princípe handles national mail based on the recipient’s locality, street or PO Box, and the country name, without using postcodes.
The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code “ST” is sometimes mistaken for a ZIP code, but São Tomé and Príncipe does not use postal codes. “ST” identifies the country in international standards and forms; it is not a mailing or postal code.
Addressee name
Street/PO Box
Locality
Country name in full
Example:
[Recipient name]
Caixa Postal 123
São Tomé
SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE
São Tomé and Príncipe does not have a ZIP code. The country does not operate a postal code system; addresses use provinces and districts, locality names, and street or PO Box details to direct mail.
São Tomé and Príncipe does not have a postal code format because the country does not use postal codes. Mail is delivered using descriptive addresses (locality, street or PO Box, and the country name), without any numeric or alphanumeric postcode.
ZIP codes in São Tomé and Príncipe have no digits, because the country does not use a postal code system. Addresses are based on provinces and districts, locality names, and street or PO Box details.
No. Addresses in São Tomé and Príncipe do not include ZIP codes because the country has no postal code system. A typical address shows the recipient’s name, then Street/PO Box, Locality, and finally the country name in full.