Città del Vaticano Postal Codes, Vatican

The postal code for Città del Vaticano is 00120 in Vatican. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Città del Vaticano.

Città del Vaticano on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Città del Vaticano regions in Vatican. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Città del Vaticano

Key Facts

Città del Vaticano, commonly known as Vatican City, is an independent city-state and the world's smallest sovereign state, both by area and population. Located entirely within the city of Rome, Italy, this walled enclave on the west bank of the Tiber River serves as the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. With an area of just 0.49 square kilometers (approximately 121 acres) and a population of around 800 residents, Vatican City is a unique ecclesiastical state governed by the Pope. The city-state contains no administrative subdivisions or municipalities within its tiny territory, functioning as a single unified entity. Despite its minute size, Vatican City possesses all the attributes of statehood, including its own government, diplomatic corps, postal system, currency, and security forces. The Swiss Guard provides ceremonial and security services, while the Vatican Gendarmerie handles police functions. As the epicenter of Catholicism, Vatican City attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists annually to its magnificent landmarks, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. For those seeking postal code information for Vatican City, the entire state uses the single postal code 00120.

Neighboring Regions

* Rome