Littoral Postal Codes, Benin

There is no official postal code or zip code for Littoral, as the country primarily uses a P.O. Box (French: Boîte Postale or BP) system for mail, not national codes. If an online form requires a mandatory code, 00000 (five zeros) can be used to complete the field. However, this is not an official code. For successful delivery to Benin, a valid P.O. Box (BP) number is essential. A sample P.O. Box address is: [Recipient Name], BP [XXXX], Littoral, Benin.

Municipalities in Littoral

Littoral on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Littoral department in Benin. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Littoral

Key Facts

Littoral is a department of Benin, representing the country's smallest but most densely populated administrative division. Located in the southern coastal region of Benin, it encompasses the economic capital and largest city, Cotonou, which serves as the department's capital and Benin's primary commercial hub. With an area of approximately 79 square kilometers, Littoral is the smallest department in Benin by land area but hosts a population of around 700,000 people, making it the most densely populated region in the country. The department is situated along the Gulf of Guinea coastline and contains Benin's major seaport, which handles most of the country's international trade. Littoral is divided into 13 arrondissements (districts), all centered around the urban core of Cotonou. As Benin's economic and administrative center, the department contains government institutions, international organizations, and the country's main transportation infrastructure. For those seeking postal code information for the various arrondissements within this vital economic region, detailed postal code data is available for all 13 districts.

Neighboring Regions

* Atlantique