Mexico Address Format Guide: Structure & Examples
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Mexico Address Format Guide
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the standard address format used in Mexico. Whether you’re shipping packages, sending mail, or validating addresses for your business, understanding the proper address structure is essential for successful deliveries. We’ll cover the basic elements, provide examples, and explain how GeoPostcodes can help with address validation.
Mexico - Address Format
An address format in Mexico contains the following elements:
- Recipient’s name
- Business or department name (if applicable)
- Street Name and House Number
- Locality (Asentamiento) Name
- Postal Code (5 digits)
- City Name (applicable if it differs from State Name in urban areas)
- Municipality Name and State Name
- Country – MEXICO (in all caps)
John Smith
C. Álvaro Obregón 266
San Juan de Dios
44360
Guadalajara, Jalisco
MEXICO
Mexico Address Format Examples
Example 1:
John Smith
Fernández de Lizardi 15
Palo Revuelto
62920
Tepalcingo, Morelos
MEXICO
Example 2:
Mexico Post Office
Calz. de la Viga 645
San Francisco Xicaltongo
08230
Iztacalco, Mexico City
MEXICO
Postal and Country Information for Mexico
| Country/territory name | Mexico | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO codes | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2: MX ISO 3166-1 alpha-3: MEX ISO 3166-1 numeric-1: 484 | |||||
| Administrative area count | 32 | |||||
| Administration area names and abbreviations |
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| Term to describe postal codes | Código postal | |||||
| Postal code format | 99999 | |||||
| Population | 130 290 449 | |||||
| Total land area | 1 965 080km² | |||||
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- Region 2 column to validate Municipalities
- Region 1 column to validate States
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Frequently Asked Questions
To write an address in Mexico, you need to follow this structure:
Line 1: Recipient’s name
Line 2: Street type, Street name, House number
Line 3: Neighborhood, Municipality
Line 4: Postal code, City, State
Line 5: Country
For example:
Sr. Juan Perez
Calle 16 de Septiembre 12
Col. Centro
06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX
MEXICO
The proper way to address a Mexican is to use honorifics such as Señor (Mr.), Señora (Mrs.) or Señorita (Miss) followed by their last name or both last names if they have two.
Alternatively, one can use their first name or a nickname if they are close friends or family.
The typical Mexico address format follows a structured layout with essential elements for efficient mail delivery within the country.
A Mexican postal address typically consists of the street address, which encompasses the street name and house number, followed by the name of the neighborhood or village, and then the postal code, known as “código postal” in Spanish.
Mexican postal codes are five digits long and are crucial for accurately routing mail within the postal system.
Additionally, it’s important to include the name of the state or federal district, often abbreviated, and the country name, usually written as “MEXICO” in uppercase letters.
The official language used in addresses is Spanish.
For example, a complete Mexico address might include the street address, village or neighborhood name, postal code, state abbreviation, and country name, all following a specific format prescribed by the postal service to ensure smooth processing and delivery by the post office.
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