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Argentina Address Format

How to write an address in Argentina: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a Argentina address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1Avenida Corrientes 1234
  2. 2Piso 5, Dpto. B
  3. 3C1043 Buenos Aires
  4. 4Argentina

Postal code: CPA

Correct example

Avenida Corrientes 1234
Piso 5, Dpto. B
C1043 Buenos Aires
Argentina

Argentine addresses use an eight-character CPA (Codigo Postal Argentino). The first letter marks the province and the last three characters mark the block face.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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