Address Guidelines for Norway

Follow these guidelines to provide input that GeocodeAddressGlobal can successfully geocode. For additional information about Norway addresses, see the Posten Norge website: http://www.posten.no/.

  • Required fields—Addresses must contain either a city or a postal code.
  • Common words, abbreviations, and directionals—The geocoder recognizes common words, directionals, house number indicators, and abbreviations used in addresses and can geocode these addresses successfully. Following is a list of common words that are recognized. Other other common words and abbreviations may also be recognized.

    Common words

    av, bak, bakerst de, dei, den, det e, ei, ein, eit, en, et for, foran, fra, gammel i, imellom, Industriebygget, inntil, kort lang, lille, lita, lite, liten. med, mellom nær, nærmest, nest, ny og, over, overfor, på små, stor, til, under ved, ved siden av

    Common abbreviations

    Sankt=St

    Directionals

    nord, øst, syd, vest
  • Numbers, equivalents, and ordinals—Numbered streets are mapped to the named equivalents. Ordinals are also recognized in input addresses