What is the name and length of the Costa Rican postal code?

In Costa Rica, it is called a Código Postal. It is a strictly five-digit numeric string used for all administrative regions.

What is the postal code for San José?

The central district of San José uses the Código Postal 10101. Other cantons within the San José province will start with the number 1 but have different subsequent digits.

How do the digits identify a location in Costa Rica?

The first digit (1-7) indicates one of the seven provinces (e.g., 1 for San José, 2 for Alajuela), while the rest of the numbers narrow the location down to the specific canton and district.

How can I find a specific Código Postal in Costa Rica?

You can use the Postindex.net search bar or browse our regional directory of Costa Rica to find accurate Código Postals for any city or street.

Costa Rica Postal Codes — Full List of Regions

Costa Rica Statistic

Capital

San José

ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

CRI

Calling code

+506

Currency

Costa Rican Colón (₡)

Code Format

NNNNN

Regions / States

Total Postcodes

7,473

About Costa Rica Postal System

Correos de Costa Rica manages the national postal network, utilizing a precise five-digit numeric system established to cover all seven provinces. The administration maintains hundreds of points of sale and specialized delivery centers to facilitate trade and communication. This geographic coding system is essential for navigating the country’s unique address conventions and ensuring mail reaches the correct administrative district.

Address Example in Costa Rica

SENOR JUAN MORA
CALLE 5, AVENIDAS 7 Y 9
SAN JOSE, 10101
COSTA RICA

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Code Structure

The Costa Rican Código Postal contains five digits. The first digit represents the province, the second and third digits identify the canton, and the final two digits specify the district.

Code	Locality	Region
20101	Acequia Grande	Alajuela
20101	Agonia	Alajuela
20101	Alajuela	Alajuela
20101	Arroyo	Alajuela
20101	Bajo Cornizal	Alajuela
20101	Brasil	Alajuela
20101	Cafetal	Alajuela
51101	Huacas	Hojancha
51104	Huacas	Hojancha
51101	Monte Romo	Hojancha
51102	Monte Romo	Hojancha
60301	Pilas	Buenos Aires

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