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Example address in Portugal
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
Recipient name Praca do Imperio 1400-206, Lisboa Portugal
- 01 Recipient Recipient name
- 02 Street / building Praca do Imperio
- 03 City / postcode 1400-206, Lisboa
- 04 Country Portugal
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
Real example addresses
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Praca do Imperio
1400-206, Lisboa
Portugal
Torre de Belem
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1400-038, Lisboa
Portugal
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1100-129, Lisboa
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Oceanario de Lisboa
Esplanada D. Carlos I
1990-005, Lisboa
Portugal
MAAT
Av. Brasilia
1300-598, Lisboa
Portugal
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Rua Madre de Deus 4
1900-312, Lisboa
Portugal
Palacio da Pena
Estrada da Pena
2710-609, Sintra
Portugal
Torre dos Clerigos
Rua Sao Filipe de Nery
4050-546, Porto
Portugal
Livraria Lello
Rua das Carmelitas 144
4050-161, Porto
Portugal
Mosteiro da Batalha
Largo Infante Dom Henrique
2440-109, Batalha
Portugal
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
Av. de Berna 45A
1067-001, Lisboa
Portugal
Joanina Library (University of Coimbra)
Via Latina
3004-531, Coimbra
Portugal
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How to read this format
An address format in Portugal 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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