Frequently asked questions

Tunisia has 969 distinct postal codes covering 4,868 localities spread across 24 governorates and 259 delegations. A single postal code may serve several neighbourhoods or localities within the same area.

A Tunisian postal code consists of 4 digits. The first two digits identify the geographic zone (usually linked to a governorate), while the last two specify the post office or locality. For instance, codes starting with 10 generally correspond to the Tunis region.

You have several options: use the search bar at the top of this page to type your city or neighbourhood name, browse governorates to navigate by region, or go directly to a postal code page if you already know the 4-digit number.

Downtown Tunis uses postal code 1000. However, the capital has many other codes: 1001 to 1082 for various districts and suburbs of the Tunis governorate. La Marsa uses 2078, Carthage 2016, and Le Bardo 2000.

Yes, this is very common. In Tunisia, a single postal code often serves several nearby neighbourhoods or localities. Code 9000 (Beja) covers 74 distinct localities, for example. This is because the post office delivers mail across its entire coverage zone.

A postal code (4 digits) designates a geographic zone and is used for automated mail sorting. A PO box (BP) is a private mailbox rented at a post office by an individual or business to receive mail. The two serve different purposes but complement each other.

Changes are rare. La Poste Tunisienne may create new codes when opening a post office or splitting a zone. In practice, the current grid has been stable for several years and changes remain occasional.

On an envelope destined for Tunisia, the 4-digit postal code goes before the city name on the address line. Example: 2080 Ariana. For international mail, add 'Tunisia' on the last line.