Yaoundé 1 Postal Codes, Mfoundi, Centre Cameroon

There is no official postal code or zip code for Yaoundé 1, as the Cameroon postal service does not use codes for sorting or "door-to-door" delivery. The system relies almost exclusively on P.O. Boxes (French: Boîte Postale or BP). If an online form requires a mandatory code, 00000 (five zeros) can be used as a placeholder, but this is not an official code. For successful delivery, a valid P.O. Box (BP) number is essential. A sample P.O. Box address is: [Recipient Name], BP [XXXX], Yaoundé 1, Mfoundi, Centre, Cameroon.

Yaoundé 1 on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Yaoundé 1 sub-divisions in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Yaoundé 1

Key Facts

Yaoundé 1 is an arrondissement (district) within the Mfoundi department of Cameroon's Centre Region. Located in the heart of Cameroon's capital city Yaoundé, this administrative division serves as one of the city's central urban districts, positioned within the broader geographical context of southern Cameroon. As one of Yaoundé's seven arrondissements, Yaoundé 1 encompasses approximately 15 square kilometers and hosts a population of roughly 150,000 residents, making it one of the more densely populated districts in the capital. The arrondissement contains several notable neighborhoods and serves as an important administrative and commercial hub within the city. Like other arrondissements in Cameroon, Yaoundé 1 is further subdivided into smaller quarters and neighborhoods for local governance purposes. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, this arrondissement's postal code data can be accessed through regional directory services to facilitate mail delivery and navigation within its various quarters.

Neighboring Regions

* Yaoundé 2

* Yaoundé 3

* Yaoundé 4

* Yaoundé 5

* Yaoundé 6

* Yaoundé 7