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Example address in Ethiopia
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
Recipient name King George VI Avenue 1176, አዲስ አበባ / Addis Ababa Ethiopia
- 01 Recipient Recipient name
- 02 Street / building King George VI Avenue
- 03 City / postcode 1176, አዲስ አበባ / Addis Ababa
- 04 Country Ethiopia
Quick rules
- Recipient name appears first.
- Street name and building number are core elements.
- City and region identify the delivery area.
- Postal code is included when available.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5 lines
Script
Latin (with local diacritics where applicable)
Real example addresses
QuestionsNational Museum of Ethiopia
King George VI Avenue
1176, አዲስ አበባ / Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Mikir Bet Adarash
Jara Aba Gada Street
0408, Adama Special Zone
Ethiopia
central bus station manaria
طريق أديس أبابا - بحر دار
1044, ደምበጫ
Ethiopia
Butajira Central Station
7
1044, Butajira
Ethiopia
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Lorenzo Taezaz Street
3578, አዲስ አበባ / Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
St. George's Cathedral
Dej. Hailesilassie Av. / Tunisia Av.
3578, አዲስ አበባ / Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Cathedral
Wawel Street
3658, አዲስ አበባ / Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
National Library & Archives
Yared Street
3131, Lideta
Ethiopia
St. Mary's University College
Tesema Aba Kemaw Street
3131, Lideta
Ethiopia
Unity University College
Anbesa Garage - Jackros
2310, Bole
Ethiopia
Arba Minch University
Wolayta Sodo - Arba Minch
1044, አርባ ምንጭ / Arba Minch
Ethiopia
Wolaita Sodo University
University Avenue
1044, ወላይታ ሶዶ Wolaita Sodo ولايتا سودو
Ethiopia
How to read this format
An address format in Ethiopia typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.
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