Lobito Postal Codes: No Official Code | Benguela
According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Códigos postais) for Lobito, as Angola does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Lobito, Benguela.
Communes in Lobito
Sample Address Format for Lobito
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Lobito, Benguela, 00000
ANGOLA
Lobito on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Lobito municipalities in Angola.
Lobito Quick Facts
| Country | Angola (AO) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Angola → Benguela |
| Postal Code | |
| Provinces | Benguela |
| ISO Codes | AO / AGO / 24 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .ao |
| Coordinates | -12.350687, 13.546432 |
| Communes | 2 |
What to Know About Lobito
Key Facts
Lobito is a municipality and major port city located in Benguela Province, Angola. Situated on the Atlantic coast, it lies approximately 30 kilometers north of the provincial capital, Benguela, and serves as one of Angola's most important commercial and industrial centers. The city is built around Lobito Bay, a natural deep-water harbor that provides excellent conditions for maritime activities. With an estimated population of around 400,000 people, Lobito covers an area of approximately 3,648 square kilometers. The municipality is divided into several administrative communes, including Lobito proper, Canata, and other surrounding areas. Lobito's strategic location has made it a vital transportation hub, featuring the terminus of the Benguela Railway that connects the Atlantic coast to the interior of Angola and neighboring countries. The city's economy is heavily dependent on its port activities, fishing industry, and growing tourism sector. As a municipality, Lobito contains multiple urban districts and suburban areas that each have their own specific postal code designations for efficient mail delivery and location identification.
Neighboring Regions
- Benguela
- Bocoio
- Catumbela
- Balombo