Postal codes in Namibia
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After 28 years without a postal code system in Namibia, the national postal service provider NamPost introduced new postal codes in December 2018.[https://www.nampost.com.na/uploads/documents/cd93d1d6a58287b5b1e5739815c6c628baa1e657.pdf Namibian Post Code. Nampost.] Retrieved on 9 January 2019.
They consist of five digits, where the first two indicate the region, the last two the post office and the third digit is always a 0.
Address format examples
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| Details (as variables) ! P.O. Box ! Private Bag ! Postal Storage ! Physical Address ! Physical Address ! Physical Address |
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| [addressee]
| Mr G. Bailey | Ms Virginia Freeman | Mr Wilmarc LEWIES | Nangula Hamuteny | Ms Rosalia Iwata | P Rossouw |
| [additional/unit]
| | Home Loans | Poste Restante | | | Plot 10-F |
| [organization]
| | First National Bank | | | |
| [premises/building]
| | | | Punyu Complex | Onamulunga Communal Area | |
| [street or sub-locality]
| | | | 11 Mermaid Street | Olukondo Village | Section 13 |
| [locality]
| | | | Ocean View | Onethindi | Extension 3 |
| [p.o. box/private bag]
| P.O. Box 999 | Private Bag 13678 | | | | |
| [post office]
| OKAHANDJA | WINDHOEK | KHOMASDAL | UIS | ONDANGWA | GOREANGAB |
| [post code]
| 12004 | 10005 | 10011 | 13010 | 15002 | 10030 |
| [only if from abroad]
| NAMIBIA | NAMIBIA | NAMIBIA | NAMIBIA | NAMIBIA | NAMIBIA |
Erongo region
- Arandis: 13006
- Henties Bay: 13005
- Karibib: 13008
- Kuisebmund: 13015
- Mondesa: 13004
- Narraville: 13014
- Okombahe: 13012
- Omaruru: 13009
- Omatjete: 13011
- Swakopmund: 13001
- Uis: 13010
- Usakos: 13007
- Vineta: 13003
- Walvis Bay: 13013
- Woermann & Brock Centre Kiosk: 13002
Hardap region
- Aranos: 22004
- Gibeon: 22006
- Gochas: 22005
- Kalkrand: 22002
- Klein Aub: 22009
- Maltahöhe: 22007
- Mariental: 22001
- Rehoboth: 22008
- Stampriet: 22003
Kavango East
- Divundu: 19002
- Rundu: 19001
Kavango West
- Mpungu: 18002
- Nkurenkuru: 18001
Khomas region
- Ausspannplatz: 10017
- Auas Valley: 10018
- Bachbrecht: 10007
- China Town: 10029
- Craft Center: 10027
- Dordabis: 10008
- Eros: 10009
- GAME Kiosk: 10003
- Goreangab: 10030
- Government Office Park Kiosk: 10010
- Hosea Kutako Airport: 10016
- Hybrid Mail: 10004
- Katutura: 10028
- Kleine Kuppe: 10019
- Klein Windhoek: 10012
- Khomasdal: 10011
- Kiosk Prosperita: 10025
- Maerua Mall: 10020
- Olympia: 10021
- Omeya Kiosk: 10002
- Okuryangava: 10031
- Otjomuise: 10032
- Parcel Depot: 10001
- Pelican Square: 10022
- Pionierspark: 10023
- Pionierspark Motors: 10024
- Rocky Crest: 10014
- Soweto: 10033
- University of Namibia: 10026
- Wanaheda: 10034
- Wernhill Pick n Pay: 10013
- Wika Service Station Kiosk: 10006
- Windhoek: 10005
- Windhoek Central Prison: 10015
- Windhoek Office of Exchange: 10000
Kunene region
- Fransfontein: 21003
- Kamanjab: 21004
- Khorixas: 21002
- Opuwo: 21001
- Outjo: 21005
- Sesfontein: 21006
Ohangwena region
- Eenhana: 17001
- Endola: 17010
- Ohangwena: 17005
- Okongo: 17003
- Ongenga: 17007
- Ongha: 17004
- Omungwelume: 17006
- Ondobe: 17002
- Oshikango: 17008
- Oshikango Savings Bank: 17009
Omaheke region
- Aminius: 11002
- Epukiro: 11003
- Gobabis: 11001
- Leonardville: 11004
- Omitara: 11007
- Otjinene: 11008
- Tallismanus: 11005
- Witvlei: 11006
Omusati region
- Okahao: 16008
- Ogongo: 16010
- Onaanda: 16007
- Onandjaba: 16002
- Onawa: 16005
- Onesi: 16004
- Oshikuku: 16003
- Outapi: 16001
- Ruacana: 16006
- Tsandi: 16009
Oshana region
- Oluno: 15003
- Ondangwa: 15002
- Ongwediva: 15006
- Oshakati: 15001
- Oshakati Pick n Pay: 15004
- Oshakati Spar: 15005
Oshikoto region
- Okankolo: 14007
- Okaukuejo: 14011
- Omuntele: 14009
- Omuthiya: 14001
- Onandjokwe: 14004
- Onankali: 14008
- Onayena: 14006
- Onyaanya: 14010
- Oshigambo: 14005
- Oshivelo: 14003
- Tsumeb: 14002
Otjozondjupa region
- Grootfontein: 12010
- Hochfeld: 12002
- Kalkfeld: 12009
- Kombat: 12012
- Okahandja: 12004
- Okahandja West: 12003
- Okakarara: 12005
- Okamatapati: 12006
- Okondjatu: 12007
- Osire: 12008
- Otavi: 12013
- Otjiwarongo: 12001
- Tsumkwe: 12011
Zambezi region
- Bukalo: 20004
- Chincimane: 20005
- Katima Mulilo Kiosk: 20002
- Mayuni: 20003
- Ngweze: 20001
Karas region
- Ariamsvlei: 23010
- Aranos: 22004
- Aroab: 23005
- Aus: 23017
- Aussenkehr: 23013
- Berseba: 23003
- Bethanie: 23006
- Grünau: 23009
- Helmeringhausen: 23007
- Karasburg: 23008
- Keetmanshoop: 23001
- Koës: 23004
- Lüderitz: 23016
- Noordoewer: 23012
- Oranjemund: 23015
- Rosh Pinah: 23014
- Tses: 23002
- Warmbad: 23011
Former South West Africa post codes
Before independence in 1990, when the country was under South African administration, it formed part of that country's post code system, but following independence, use of post codes was discontinued.[https://books.google.com/books?id=1c63AAAAIAAJ&q=%22postal+codes%22 The comprehensive handbook of the postmarks of German South West Africa, South West Africa, Namibia], Ralph F. Putzel, R.F. Putzel, 1991, page 173
South West Africa, including the enclave of Walvis Bay, was allocated the number range 9000–9299.[https://books.google.com/books?id=rMtBAAAAYAAJ&q=9000 South African Panorama – Volume 22], South African Information Service, 1977, page 9
P.O. Box 287
WINDHOEK
P.O. Box 44
SWAKOPMUND
P.O. Box 779
WALVIS BAY
However, the code 9000 was commonly used for all addresses for mail from or via South Africa.
Private Bag 13267
WINDHOEK
Private Bag 5017
SWAKOPMUND
P.O. Box 953
WALVIS BAY
Walvis Bay remained under South African administration until 1994.[https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/40572467.pdf Walvis Bay: exclave no more], Ieuan Griffiths, Geography, Vol. 79, No. 4 (October 1994), page 354
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