Postcode (Namibia)
Postal codes in Namibia have existed again since the beginning of 2018. Previously, these had been unknown since 1990.
Since 2018
At the beginning of 2018, Nampost introduced five-digit postcodes. These were revised again and finally published in January 2019. The postcodes are structured in three hierarchies:
- Region - the first two digits that correspond to the 14 regions and range from 10 to 23
- Post Office - the last two digits
The third digit is currently always a "0". It should later serve the possibility of delivery to street addresses.
Before 1990
Before independence, Namibian receiving addresses ( PO Box or P / bag ) were assigned to the South African postal code system. The zip code area 9000 - 9299 was valid for Namibia including Walvis Bay .
Occasionally z. B. in state Namibian forms (as of August 2018) still asked for a postcode. Since 1990, the 9000 has been entered as a placeholder.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Postal Codes. Nampost. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ↑ Ralph F. Putzel: The comprehensive handbook of the postmarks of German South West Africa, South West Africa, Namibia , RF Putzel, 1991, p. 173.
- ↑ Updated Namibian Postal Codes. Nampost. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ South African Panorama , South African Information Service, 1977, Issue 22, p. 9.
- ↑ Contacts Mining Rights. Ministry of Mines & Energy. Retrieved August 29, 2017.