Laos ZIP Code Dataset

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

Laos's Postal Code Format

Laos uses a “Postal code” system, which is a five-digit numeric format, like 99999, with no letters or separators. This means it uses only numbers, similar to US ZIP codes, which are also five digits and purely numeric. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Laos has 26 postal codes covering 1,374 regions and 10,675 towns.
  • Postal code Format: 99999

    • Numeric format, 5 digits
    • Formats for urban, rural, PO Box; return address top-left
    • 26 postal codes covering 1,374 regions and 10,675 towns

    Examples: 17000 - Attapeu (Laos)

  • Structure of Postcodes

    • Format: 99999, numeric
    • Hierarchical levels: The first digit of the postal code represents the province, and the remaining digits represent the district/zone.
  • Management & Authority

    Primary postal authority: The primary postal authority for Laos is Lao Post, which can be found at www.laopost.la.
  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [Street Name] [Dependent Locality], [Dependent Locality] [Post Town in capitals] [Postcode]
    • Administrative divisions used:Ban Simuang, Sisattanak District, VIENTIANE 01000

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Laos ZIP & Administrative boundaries

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

Laos 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

Laos Address Format

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

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Address validation - Laos address validation

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

Coverage Statistics

26

Total ZIP Codes

1,374

Provinces & Territories

10,675

Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

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

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GeoJSON Format

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GML Format

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DAT Format

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Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Laos 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 Vientiane is 01000.
A 5-digit ZIP code (postal code) in Laos uses five numeric digits and follows the format 99999; for example: 12345.
Yes. Laos uses five-digit postal codes (format 99999) assigned to locations and cities; you can refer to them as ZIP codes informally.
Yes. Laos uses postal codes consisting of five digits (format 99999). Include the postal code when addressing mail to ensure proper sorting and delivery within the country.
No town in Laos has the ZIP code 12345; this five-digit postal code is not assigned to any Laotian locality.
Laos uses postal codes in a five-digit format (99999). These postal codes serve the same purpose as US ZIP codes for sorting and delivering mail, though administrative details differ.
Yes. Laos uses a postal code system: five-digit postal codes (format 99999) are used to identify provinces, districts and local areas for mail routing.
The country code “LA” (the ISO 2‑letter code for Laos) is often mistaken for the ZIP code in Laos.

Recipient Name
House No., Village (Ban) or Building, Road
Sub-district (if any), District (Muang) Name
Province Name, Postal code (5 digits)
LAOS

Laos does not have a single ZIP code. Postal codes in Laos are five-digit numbers (format 99999) assigned to specific provinces, districts and cities; use the postal code for the particular locality when mailing.
The postal code format in Laos is five numeric digits, written as 99999.
A ZIP code in Laos consists of 5 digits (format: 99999).
Yes. Addresses in Laos include a postal code (ZIP code). The postal code format is five digits (e.g., 99999).