Ouémé Postal Codes, Benin
There is no official postal code or zip code for Ouémé, 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], Ouémé, Benin.
Municipalities in Ouémé
Sample Address Format for Ouémé
Street Address / PO Box
Ouémé, 00000
BENIN
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Ouémé on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ouémé department in Benin. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Ouémé Quick Facts
| Country | Benin (BJ) |
|---|---|
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
What to Know About Ouémé
Key Facts
Ouémé is a department located in the southeastern part of Benin, positioned along the Atlantic coast and serving as one of the country's twelve administrative departments. Situated immediately east of the capital city of Porto-Novo, Ouémé occupies a strategic position in the southern coastal region of Benin, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and sharing boundaries with several other departments. Covering an area of approximately 1,281 square kilometers, Ouémé is one of Benin's smaller departments in terms of land area but maintains significant population density, with recent estimates indicating over 1 million inhabitants concentrated in its urban and peri-urban areas. The department is administratively divided into 9 communes, including major urban centers such as Porto-Novo (which serves as both the departmental capital and Benin's official capital), Adjarra, Avrankou, Akpro-Missérété, and other municipalities that contribute to its economic and cultural diversity. As a coastal department, Ouémé features a mix of urban development, agricultural lands, and coastal ecosystems, playing a crucial role in Benin's administrative, economic, and cultural landscape. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Ouémé's various communes and municipalities, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and access to local services throughout the department.
Neighboring Regions
* Atlantique
* Zou
* Plateau
* Littoral
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