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 Samoa

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

Postcodes available

Sample address format, line by line

Recipient name
Main Beach Road
Mulivai, Tuamasaga AS 96799
Samoa

01 Recipient Recipient name
02 Street / building Main Beach Road
03 City / postcode Mulivai, Tuamasaga AS 96799
04 Country Samoa

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

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Main Beach Road
Mulivai, Tuamasaga AS 96799
Samoa

Fale Fono (Parliament House)

Mulinu'u Road
Mulinu'u, Tuamasaga AS 96799
Samoa

Samoa National Rugby and Athletics Stadium

Apia Park Teams & Spectators Access Road
Vaiala Tai, Tuamasaga AS 96799
Samoa

Samoa Baseball / Softball Stadium

Carbon Dioxide Street
Tuana'imato Sisifo, Tuamasaga AS 96799
Samoa

Samoa Tennis Association

Apia Park Tennis Compound Access Road
Vaiala Tai, Tuamasaga AS 96799
Samoa

MOH Management Car Park

Sinave Avenue
Mootootua, Tuamasaga AS 96799
Samoa

How to read this format

An address format in Samoa 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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