Johannesburg, Gauteng
Cosmo City Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Cosmo City, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Cosmo City is listed under Johannesburg in Gauteng. Its street code is 2188 and its box code is 2087. That is not the same as the Johannesburg town code (2001), so use the Cosmo City code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 011 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Cosmo City
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Boskruin | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 1 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 10 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 11 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 12 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 16 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 18 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 19 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 2 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 26 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 27 | 2188 | 2154 |
| Boskruin Ext 3 | 2188 | 2154 |
How to write an address in Cosmo City
South Africa uses two kinds of postal code. A street code goes on anything delivered to a physical address, including courier parcels and online orders. A box code goes on post sent to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office. Using the wrong one can send your post to the wrong sorting office.
Street address
Recipient name12 Example Street
Cosmo City
Johannesburg
2188
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Cosmo City
2087
Post office in Johannesburg
13 branches are listed as active by the South African Post Office. 3 branches are closed or not trading.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Braamfontein | Open | 0113393345 |
| Craighall | Open | 0113254011 |
| Cresta | Open | 0114763916 |
| Crown Mines | Open | 0114950675 |
| Fordsburg | Open | 0118344995 |
| Glenvista | Open | 0114320200 |
| Greenside | Open | 0112742960 |
| Highlands North | Open | 0114402408 |
| Mondeor | Open | 0114335481 |
| Pinegowrie | Open | 0118881732 |
| South Gate | Open | 0119422131 |
| South Hills | Open | 0116138814 |
| Witspos | Open | 0124076406 |
| Industria | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Fordsburg (0118344995) | 0114743087 |
| Lonehill | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Bryanston (0117068784) | 0114656199 |
| Northlands | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Highlands North (0114402408) | 0112681043 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Cosmo City?
Cosmo City in Johannesburg has street code 2188 and box code 2087, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Cosmo City?
Use the street code 2188 for anything delivered to a house or business in Cosmo City, including courier and online orders. The box code 2087 is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Cosmo City in?
Cosmo City is listed under Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Which other suburbs share Cosmo City's postal code?
Boskruin, Boskruin Ext 1, Boskruin Ext 10, Boskruin Ext 11, Boskruin Ext 12, Boskruin Ext 16, Boskruin Ext 18 and Boskruin Ext 19 share a code with Cosmo City.
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Postal codes come from the South African Post Office's domestic postal code list, and post office branch status from SAPO's branch list (updated 2026-04-24). Provinces and distances are worked out from GeoNames place data. Spotted a wrong code? Tell us.