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   Note: This section last updated 27th April 2021

In Fula (Fulfulde), Adlam script:

(where indicates the decimal separator and the thousands separator). Numbers in Adlam are written from right to left.

In Fula (Fulfulde), Latin script; and Portuguese:

   1 234,45

(where , indicates the decimal separator and a space the thousands separator)

   Note: This section last updated 27th April 2021

In Fula (Fulfulde), Adlam script:

   yyyy-mm-dd

In Fula (Fulfulde), Latin script; and Portuguese:

   dd/mm/yyyy

   14:32   

The official language is Portuguese .

There are 22 other languages spoken in Guinea-Bissau. Their geographical spread is complex. The most widely spoken are: Balanta (270 000 speakers); Upper Guinea Crioulo (a Creole based on Portuguese) (150 000 speakers); Fulfulde (180 000 speakers); Madinka (119 000 speakers); Mandyak (125 000 speakers) and Papel (97 000 speakers).

Any address written in a non-native language will be written in Portuguese. The rules for Portuguese addresses will be followed - thoroughfare type first with an upper case first letter followed by thoroughfare name then number. For more information on thoroughfare types and other address components, please refer to the chapter on Portugal.

   A table containing information about the relevant position of elements within address blocks can be acquired 

These consist of a block of 4 digits.

   Metadata containing postal code formatting rules, exceptions and regular expressions can be acquired 

Guinea-Bissau - Postal code format graphic

Guinea-Bissau - Postal code format

Guinea-Bissau - Postal code specifics

Guinea-Bissau - Postal code regular expression

Guinea-Bissau - Postal code level of coverage

Guinea-Bissau - Postal code map

Guinea-Bissau has 9 regions (regioes, singular - regiao):

    Bafatá 
    Biombo 
    Bissau 
    Bolama 
    Cacheu 
    Gabú 
    Oio 
    Quinara 
    Tombali 

Administrative districts graphic

   Note: This section last updated 29th December 2022

Guinea-Bissauen telephone numbers have no area codes. Subscriber numbers have 9 digits when called from abroad. Mobile numbers commence with 955-957, 965-966, 969 or 977.