Address Format Guide
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Spain Address Format
How to write an address in Spain: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.
Use this guide to format a Spain address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.
Field order
- 1Calle Ejemplo 123
- 228001 Madrid
- 3Spain
Postal code: Código postal
Correct example
Calle Ejemplo 123 28001 Madrid Spain
Spanish addresses put the five-digit postal code before the city. The province may be added after the city.
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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