Soweto Postal Codes: Orlando, Diepkloof, Meadowlands and More
Soweto has no single postal code. The street and PO Box codes for Orlando, Diepkloof, Meadowlands, Dobsonville, Pimville, Protea Glen and more.
Soweto is made up of dozens of townships, and each has its own postal code. Almost all of them sit between 1801 and 1868, spread across several post office areas such as Orlando, Meadowlands, Pimville and Tshiawelo. If a form asks for “Soweto”, use the code of your own township.
Orlando, Diepkloof and Dube
| Suburb or town | Street | PO Box |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 1804 | 1803 |
| Orlando East | 1804 | 1806 |
| Orlando West | 1804 | – |
| Diepkloof | 1862 | 1864 |
| Dube | 1801 | 1800 |
Meadowlands, Dobsonville and the west
| Suburb or town | Street | PO Box |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowlands | 1852 | 1851 |
| Mofolo | 1852 | – |
| Dobsonville | 1863 | 1865 |
| Jabulani | 1868 | 1868 |
| Zola | 1868 | 1878 |
| Tladi | 1868 | – |
| Naledi | 1861 | 1869 |
| Emdeni | 1861 | – |
Pimville, Kliptown and the south
| Suburb or town | Street | PO Box |
|---|---|---|
| Pimville | 1809 | 1808 |
| Jabavu | 1809 | 1808 |
| Klipspruit | 1809 | 1837 |
| Kliptown | 1811 | 1812 |
| Protea Glen | 1818 | 1819 |
| Protea North | 1818 | 1815 |
| Moroka | 1818 | 1860 |
| Senaoane | 1818 | – |
| Phiri | 1818 | – |
| Molapo | 1818 | – |
| Mapetla | 1818 | – |
Chiawelo is spelled Tshiawelo in the Post Office list, and the Tshiawelo area covers Protea Glen, Protea North, Moroka, Senaoane, Phiri, Molapo and Mapetla, which share the street code 1818.
Tips for Soweto addresses
- Write the township as the suburb. For example “Orlando West, Soweto, 1804” rather than just “Soweto”.
- Extensions and zones. Places such as Protea Glen and Dobsonville have numbered extensions. Include the extension in the address so couriers can find the right street.
- Watch for duplicate names. Naledi, Zola and Moroka also exist in other provinces with different codes. Check that the result you pick is in Gauteng.
Browse every suburb: Soweto area, Orlando area, Tshiawelo area and Meadowlands area. For the rest of the city, see our Johannesburg postal codes guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Soweto?
Soweto does not have one code. Each township has its own, mostly between 1801 and 1868. For example, Orlando uses 1804, Meadowlands 1852 and Diepkloof 1862.
What is the postal code for Protea Glen?
Protea Glen uses 1818 for street addresses and 1819 for PO Boxes. It is listed under the Tshiawelo post office area.
What is the postal code for Dobsonville?
Dobsonville uses 1863 for street addresses and 1865 for PO Boxes.