Are postal codes required?

Postal codes are used wherever a standardized system exists and help sorting.

What order should the components appear in?

The order can vary, but it generally goes name, street, locality/region, then postal code.

Country

Example address in Guatemala

Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.

Postcodes available

Sample address format, line by line

Recipient name
Pavón - Sausalito
01052, Fraijanes, Departamento de Guatemala
Guatemala

01 Recipient Recipient name
02 Street / building Pavón - Sausalito
03 City / postcode 01052, Fraijanes, Departamento de Guatemala
04 Country Guatemala

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

Questions

MURB art museum

Pavón - Sausalito
01052, Fraijanes, Departamento de Guatemala
Guatemala

'Los Gallos" Soccer Stadium

6a Avenida
12001, San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos
Guatemala

Estadio Municipal Pedro G. Arredondo

8a Calle, Zona 1
16000, Nueva Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa
Guatemala

Pet Zoo

10a Avenida
01011, Ciudad de Guatemala, Departamento de Guatemala
Guatemala

Granjita Educativa del Zoo

Granjita Educativa del Zoo
16000, Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango
Guatemala

Herpetario del Zoo Minerva

6a Calle
09001, Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango
Guatemala

How to read this format

An address format in Guatemala 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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FAQ

A typical address includes the recipient name, street line, locality/region, and a postal code when available.

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