Nui Postal Codes, Tuvalu

There is no official postal code or zip code for Nui, as Tuvalu does not use a national postal code system. Mail delivery is highly centralized and relies almost entirely on the P.O. Box (Post Office Box) system, typically managed by the General Post Office in Funafuti. If an online form or shipping site requires a mandatory code, 00000 (five zeros) or N/A can be used to complete the field. However, please note this is not an official code. For successful delivery to Tuvalu, providing a P.O. Box number is essential. A sample P.O. Box address is: [Recipient Name], P.O. Box [XXXXX], Nui, Tuvalu.

Nui on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Nui island councils in Tuvalu. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Nui

Key Facts

Nui is an atoll and one of the nine districts of Tuvalu, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean. Located in the central part of the Tuvalu archipelago, Nui is situated approximately 100 kilometers northeast of the capital atoll, Funafuti. This coral atoll consists of 21 islets arranged around a central lagoon, with a total land area of just 3.37 square kilometers, making it one of the larger districts in Tuvalu by land area. Nui has a population of around 600 people according to recent estimates, with the main villages being Fenua Tapu and Meang. The atoll is administratively divided into several villages and maintains its local governance structure as part of Tuvalu's decentralized system. Historically, Nui was known as 'Netherland Island' to early European explorers due to its discovery by Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña in 1568, though it was later renamed. The economy primarily relies on subsistence farming, fishing, and remittances from overseas workers, with copra production being a traditional activity. For those seeking to access postal services or communicate with residents, understanding Nui's position within Tuvalu's administrative framework is essential for locating specific address information across its inhabited islets.