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Ouidah Postal Codes: No Official Code | Atlantique

According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Ouidah, as Benin does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Ouidah, Atlantique.

Postal Codes for Places in Ouidah

Showing 10 places in Ouidah. Last verified with official records on May 2, 2026.

Avlékété
Djégbadji
Gakpè
Ouakpé-Daho
Ouidah I
Ouidah II
Ouidah III
Ouidah IV
Pahou
Savi

Sample Address Format for Ouidah

No official zip/postal code is used here. In forms you may use 00000 or N/A.
Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Ouidah, Atlantique, 00000
BENIN

Ouidah on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ouidah municipalities in Benin.

Ouidah Quick Facts

CountryBenin (BJ)
Administrative PathBenin → Atlantique
Postal Code
DepartmentAtlantique
ISO CodesBJ / BEN / 204
Top-level domain (ccTLD).bj
Coordinates6.366615, 2.08536
Places10

What to Know About Ouidah

Key Facts

Ouidah is a city and commune located in the Atlantique Department of southern Benin, situated approximately 40 kilometers west of Cotonou along the Gulf of Guinea coast. As one of Benin's most historically significant urban centers, Ouidah covers an area of about 364 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 91,000 residents according to recent estimates. The city is administratively divided into 10 arrondissements, including Ouidah I through Ouidah V and several surrounding rural communities. Ouidah's geographical position along the Atlantic coastline has historically made it a crucial port city and cultural crossroads, with its economy traditionally centered on fishing, agriculture, and increasingly tourism due to its rich historical heritage. The city is particularly renowned for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, serving as one of West Africa's major slave export ports, and today hosts important historical sites including the Route des Esclaves (Slave Route) and the Door of No Return memorial. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Ouidah's various arrondissements and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

  • Abomey-Calavi
  • Kpomassè
  • Tori-Bossito
  • Atlantic Ocean

Postal codes verified against the official UPU POST*CODE Database (latest available edition) · Page updated:

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