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In the Philippines, a ZIP code is used by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhlPost) to simplify the distribution of mail. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] While its function similar with the ZIP Codes used in the United States , its form and usage are quite different.
English: Labelled map of Royal Mail postcode districts of the PH postcode area. Indicative postcode districts shown in red, post towns shown in grey. Equirectangular projection with latitude stretching 180%, WGS84 datum. Geographic limits: Main 1:863,000 map: West: 6.706W; East: 2.98W; North: 57.556N; South: 56.107N
PhilPost recommends the use of postal codes in the country and correct addressing. [3] However, most residents do not use, let alone know how to use ZIP codes, and thus the codes are usually omitted. According to PhilPost, the proper use of ZIP codes assists in letter sorting and reduces letter misrouting. [3]
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The first letter in the postcode represents a region (E for Eastern Region in this case), the second letter/digit (N) represents the district (N for New Juaben). The next batch of numbers (200) represent the area code. The regional, district and area codes come together to form the postcode.
The Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) is a systematic classification and coding for geographic areas in the Philippines. It classifies areas based on the country's four levels of administrative divisions : regions, provinces, municipalities or cities, and barangays .
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English: Map of the Philippines showing the location of all the regions and provinces. Notes: The map does not depict cities that are independent of any province. It also does not depict the status of Sabah, the Spratly Islands, and Scarborough Shoal as disputed Philippine territories.