Uruguay ZIP Code Dataset
Uruguay's Postal Code Format
Código postal Format: 99999
- Numeric format, 5 digits. Example: 55000
- The first three digits represent the region, sub-region, and distribution center respectively, while the last two digits specify the area
- 121 postcodes covering 131 regions and 1,954 towns
Examples: SW1A 1AA - Artigas (Uruguay)
Structure of Postcodes
- Format: 99999, numeric
- Hierarchical levels: The first three digits represent the region, sub-region, and distribution center respectively, while the last two digits specify the area.
Management & Authority
Primary postal authority: The primary postal authority for Uruguay is http://www.correo.com.uy/codigospostales. This website serves as the official source for postal code information in the country.Addressing Standards
- Common address format: [Recipient Name] [Street Type] [Street Name] [Street Number], [Apartment/Unit Number] [Postal Code] – [Town/City], [Department] [Country]
- Administrative divisions used:Dr. Augusto Rodríguez Chaná 1215, apto. 152 70200 – ROSARIO, COLONIA URUGUAY
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Coverage Statistics
121
Total ZIP Codes
131
Provinces & Territories
1,954
Cities & Towns
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Data Dictionary
| Field name | Field type | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO | Char(2) | ISO 3166-1 Country code | The ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2). |
| Country | Char(50) | Country name | |
| Language | Char(2) | Language code | When there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version. |
Region1 Region2 Region3 Region4 | Char(80) | Administrative division level 1 Administrative division level 2 Administrative division level 3 Administrative division level 4 | These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated. |
| Locality | Char(80) | Locality name | Contains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..). |
| Postcode | Char(15) | ZIP / Postal code | In countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country. |
Latitude Longitude | Double | Place coordinates (WGS84 coordinates) | These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326. |
| Timezone | Char(30) | Time zone name (Olson) | Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database). |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Write it like this:
Recipient Name
Street name number, unit
Código postal (5 digits) City, Department
Uruguay
Example:
Juan Pérez
Av. 18 de Julio 1234 Apt 502
11000 Montevideo, Montevideo
Uruguay
Juan Pérez
Calle 18 de Julio 1234 Apt 501
11000 Montevideo
Uruguay