Postal codes in Iraq
Encyclopedia
In 2004 a new postal code
system was introduced in Iraq
.
Iraqi Post
has developed a comprehensive Postal Code
numbering system that will ensure more efficient mail sorting and accuracy of delivery of your correspondence. The new postal system was rededicated in 2004. The system is numeric and utilizes five digits that correspond to the Region, governorate
as well as the post office within that governorate.
Mail Address Format:
Examples:
Recipients Name
Company Name (if any)
PO Box # or Street Address
City*, Province
Postal Code
Postal code
A postal code is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. Once postal codes were introduced, other applications became possible.In February 2005, 117 of the 190 member countries of the Universal Postal Union had postal code systems...
system was introduced in Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
.
Iraqi Post
Iraqi Post
Iraqi Post is a government-owned corporation that handles postal services in Iraq. Iraqi Post belongs to the Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company.-International Service Center:...
has developed a comprehensive Postal Code
Postal code
A postal code is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. Once postal codes were introduced, other applications became possible.In February 2005, 117 of the 190 member countries of the Universal Postal Union had postal code systems...
numbering system that will ensure more efficient mail sorting and accuracy of delivery of your correspondence. The new postal system was rededicated in 2004. The system is numeric and utilizes five digits that correspond to the Region, governorate
Governorates of Iraq
||Iraq is composed of 18 provinces :#Baghdād #Salāh ad-Dīn #Diyālā #Wāsit #Maysān #Al-Basrah #Dhī Qār #Al-Muthannā #Al-Qādisiyyah...
as well as the post office within that governorate.
Mail Address Format:
Examples:
Recipients Name
Company Name (if any)
PO Box # or Street Address
City*, Province
Postal Code
Codes by governorates
| governorate | code range |
|---|---|
| Al Anbar Governorate | 31 |
| Al Basrah Governorate | 61 |
| Al Muthanna Governorate | 66 |
| Al Najaf Governorate | 54 |
| Al Quadisiya Governorate | 58 |
| Al Sulaymaniah Governorate | 46 |
| Al Ta'amim Governorate | 36 |
| Arbil Governorate | 44 |
| Babil Governorate | 51 |
| Baghdad Governorate | 10 |
| Dahouk Governorate | 42 |
| Deyala Governorate | 32 |
| Karbala Governorate | 56 |
| Maysan Governorate | 62 |
| Mosul Governorate / Nainawa Governorate | 41 |
| Salah Al Deen Governorate | 34 |
| Thi Qar Governorate | 64 |
| Wasit Governorate | 52 |