Lesotho is a small, landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is unique in that it is an enclave surrounded by only one country: the Republic of South Africa. It is often referred to as the “Kingdom in the Sky” because of its high elevation. It is the only country in the world entirely above 1,000 meters in elevation. The lowest point in Lesotho is about 1,400 meters above sea level, and the country is dominated by rugged mountains, particularly in the eastern highlands.

People within the country write the address formats differently when sending mail. It does not have a fully formalized or consistently enforced national address system. This means many areas (especially rural ones) don’t have street names or numbered houses. People often describe their address by landmarks, villages, or chiefdoms instead.

Moreover, there are different types of addresses, each with its specific element requirements. If you need to mail a client or customer in Lesotho but are unsure of the correct address format, we can assist you. We have listed all the different types of addresses, along with their formats and examples.

Recipient Name

In the first line, write the recipient’s full name. If you are sending the mail to a business, the company name will appear in the first line. Write the person’s name and department in the second and third lines. Add ATTN. in front of the person’s name to ensure the internal mail distribution system sends the mail to the correct office and desk.

Street Address

In the second line, write the building number followed by the street name of the residential or business address. If the recipient uses a P.O. box, write “P.O. BOX” followed by the box number.

Town/City and Postal Code

Write the name of the town/city where the person lives. Some of the major cities in Lesotho are Maseru, Mafeteng, Hlotse, and Quthing. In the same line, write the three-digit postal code.

Country Name

Write the name of the country in the last line. When sending international mail to Lesotho, write the name in capital letters.

Residential Address Format

Write the recipient’s name, street address, P.O. box number, town, city, postal code, and country name. Except for district and avenue names, every address element will be listed on a separate line.

Rural Address Format

Typically, the streets in rural areas of Lesotho do not have a formal name. In this case, write the name of the village or the settlement, followed by the nearest larger town or city. Add the remaining address elements in the same manner as the residential address.

Business Address Format

Instead of the recipient’s name in the residential address, write the company’s name in the first line. Write the person’s name on the second line and add their department on the third line.

International Address Format for NGOs and Organizations

Write the organization’s name in the first line and the specific department in the second line. Place all the other address components, except the recipient’s name, in the same way as the residential address.

P.O. Box Address Format

Instead of the street address, write the term “P.O. box” and then the box number in the residential address.

Military Address Format

The address format follows the same structure as the residential address format, except for the first two lines. In the first line, write the rank and full name of the person. In the second line, write the military unit number.

Government Office Address Format

Instead of the recipient’s name, write the office and department names in the residential address on the first and second lines.

Address Format for Multiple Recipients

If you want to mail multiple people in the same household or business, write each name on a separate line for the residential and business addresses.

Address Format for Courier Services

If you send mail using courier services like DHL or FedEx, add the recipient’s contact details in the last line of the residential address. Delivery agents can call them if they are unable to locate the address.

The national postal service provider of Lesotho is Lesotho Post, officially known as Lesotho Postal Services. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including the delivery of letters, parcels, and express mail, both domestically and internationally. 

The organization also manages Post Office Boxes, which are especially important in Lesotho due to the lack of formal street addressing in many rural and semi-urban areas. 

Beyond traditional mail, Lesotho Postal Services offers financial services, including money transfers, postal orders, and, in some locations, banking partnerships that facilitate basic financial transactions.

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If you are curious about the format used in any other country, visit our global address format page to learn about the formats followed in countries worldwide.