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About The Netherlands’ Postal Codes
The Netherlands’ postal code data depicts boundaries across all of the country’s geographic regions. These postal codes—also known as postcodes—were introduced to the Netherlands by the Dutch postal service (PostNL) to facilitate efficient mail routing across the country. The three BES-islands are not currently integrated into the Netherlands’ postal code system.
Postal Code Structure in the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ postal codes have a 6-digit structure, and consist of four numbers and two letters. These digits represent the following:
- 11xxxx: The first two digits target a specific region in The Netherlands.
- xx11xx: The third and fourth digits correspond to a specific neighbourhood or village.
- xxxxAA: The two letters at the end of the postcode indicate a street or one of its sections.
Current Postal Code Range in The Netherlands
The current postal codes in The Netherlands range from 1011AA – 9999ZZ.