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5-Digit Postal Codes Spain

QUICK FACTS
Number of Areas 10833
Total Digits 5
Range 01001 - 52006

About 5-Digit Postal Codes Spain

About

Spain's postal code data depicts the boundaries of over 11,000 postal codes. This postal code system was introduced by Spain's national postal service (Correos) in order to implement automatic sortation and efficient mail routing across the country.

Range

The current postal codes (codigo postal) in Spain (ES) range from 01001 - 52006. The lowest 5-digit postal code (01001) targets Vitoria Gasteiz—the capital city of the Basque Autonomous Community. The highest postal code (52006) is located in the Spanish autonomous city of Melilla.

Structure

Spanish postal codes consist of five characters. These characters represent the following:

  • 11xxx: The first two digits represent a province.
  • xx1xx: The third digit represents a major city or basic itinerary.
  • xx1xx: The third digit indicates the type of delivery, such as mail boxes, business addresses, or regular mail delivery.
  • xxx11: The fourth and fifth digits specify a delivery area, secondary delivery route, or rural link itinerary.

Level

5-Digit Postal Codes 10,833
Municipalities 8145
Provinces 54
Regions 21

Facts

Fact #1
Spain is home to the world's third-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, after Italy and China.

Fact #2
The country is known for its vibrant festivals, including La Tomatina, where participants throw tomatoes at each other.

Fact #3
Spain has the second-largest wine-growing area in the world, after France.

Quick Insights

What are postal codes called in Spain?

Yes. These are better known as area Código Postal (CP). People also refer to postal codes as PIN codes. This is an short for Postal Index Number.

What is the length of postal codes in Spain?

Postal codes in Spain count 5 digits.

How many postal codes are there in Spain?

Currently, the Spanish 5-digit postal codes consist of 10833 areas.

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I want to launch a campaign targeting high-income families. Which areas should I focus on?

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I've launched an Out-of-Home campaign at Gran Vía, Madrid. Where are the visitors coming from?

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