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[[File:Zip Codes in the Philippines.png|thumb|200px|ZIP codes of provinces according to the first two numbers]]
[[File:Zip Codes in the Philippines.png|thumb|200px|ZIP codes of provinces according to the first two numbers]]
[[File:Zip Codes in Metro Manila.png|thumb|200px|ZIP codes of cities and municipalities in [[Metro Manila]] according to the first two numbers]]
[[File:Zip Codes in Metro Manila.png|thumb|200px|ZIP codes of cities and municipalities in [[Metro Manila]] according to the first two numbers]]


In the [[Philippines]], a '''ZIP code''' is used by the [[Philippine Postal Corporation]] (PhlPost) to simplify the distribution of mail.<ref name="phlpost">{{Citation |title=Philippine Zip Codes |url=http://www.phlpost.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ZipCode-2019.pdf |access-date=2022-01-24 |mode=cs1 |url-status=dead |via=phlpost.gov.ph}}</ref> While its function similar with the [[ZIP Code]]s used in the [[United States]], its form and usage are quite different. Its use is not mandatory but highly recommended by the PhlPost. A ZIP code is composed of a four-digit number representing a locality. Usually, more than one code is issued for areas within Metro Manila, and a single code for each municipality and city in provincial areas, with some rare exceptions such as [[Dasmariñas]] in Cavite, which has three ZIP codes (4114, 4115, and 4126),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zip Codes |url=https://cavite.gov.ph/home/province/general-information/directory/zip-codes/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722150243/http://cavite.gov.ph/home/province/general-information/directory/zip-codes/ |archive-date=July 22, 2020 |access-date=July 31, 2020 |website=Official Website of the Province of Cavite}}</ref> [[Los Baños, Laguna|Los Baños]] in Laguna,<ref name="phlpost" /> which has two ZIP codes (4030 and 4031 for the [[University of the Philippines Los Baños]]), and [[Angeles City]], which has two ZIP codes (2009 and 2024 for Barangay Balibago).<ref name="phlpost" />
In the [[Philippines]], a '''ZIP code''' is used by the [[Philippine Postal Corporation]] (PhlPost) to simplify the distribution of mail.<ref name="phlpost">{{Citation |title=ZIP Code Locator |url=https://phlpost.gov.ph/zip-code-locator/ |website=PhlPost |access-date=29 February 2020}}</ref><ref name="The Print Yellow Pages">{{Citation |title=ZIP Code Locator in [Philippine Region] |url=https://www.dpc.ph/yellow-pages |work=The Print Yellow Pages in [Philippine Region] |publisher=Directories Philippines Corporation |access-date=12 December 2024}}</ref> While its function similar with the [[ZIP Code]]s used in the [[United States]], its form and usage are quite different. Its use is not mandatory but highly recommended by the PhlPost. A ZIP code is composed of a four-digit number representing a locality. Usually, more than one code is issued for areas within Metro Manila, and a single code for each municipality and each city in provinces, with exceptions such as:<ref name="phlpost" /><!-- (name of province) is placed beside names of towns or cities with namesakes at other provinces -->
* [[Davao City]] with eleven ZIP codes (8000, 8016 to 8026);
* [[Antipolo]] with six ZIP codes (1870 to 1875);
* [[Calamba, Laguna|Calamba]] ([[Laguna (province)|Laguna]]), [[Cavite City]], [[Dasmariñas]], [[Mabalacat]], [[Mariveles]], and the [[Samal, Davao del Norte|Island Garden City of Samal]] with three ZIP codes each;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zip Codes |url=https://cavite.gov.ph/home/province/general-information/directory/zip-codes/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722150243/http://cavite.gov.ph/home/province/general-information/directory/zip-codes/ |archive-date=July 22, 2020 |access-date=July 31, 2020 |website=Official Website of the Province of Cavite}}</ref> and
* [[Angeles City]], [[Bacoor]], [[Baguio]], [[Bamban]], [[Biñan]], [[Capas]], [[Floridablanca, Pampanga|Floridablanca]], [[General Tinio]], [[Labo, Camarines Norte|Labo]], [[Laur, Nueva Ecija|Laur]], [[Limay]], [[Lipa, Batangas|Lipa]], [[Los Baños, Laguna|Los Baños]], [[Lubao]], [[Lucena]], [[Majayjay]], [[Muñoz, Nueva Ecija|Muñoz]], [[Palayan]], [[Porac]], [[Puerto Princesa]], [[Sagay, Negros Occidental|Sagay]], [[San Jose del Monte]], [[San Rafael, Bulacan|San Rafael]] ([[Bulacan]]), [[Santa Rosa, Laguna|Santa Rosa]] (Laguna), [[Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija|Santa Rosa]] ([[Nueva Ecija]]), [[Silay]], [[Sorsogon City]], and [[Tagbina]] with two ZIP codes each.

Additionally, locations such as [[Basilio Fernando Air Base]], [[Cesar Basa Air Base]], [[Central Luzon State University]], [[Clark Special Economic Zone]], [[Francisco Bangoy International Airport]], Laguna Technopark, [[Ninoy Aquino International Airport]] (NAIA), [[Manila Domestic Airport]] (NAIA Terminals 2 & 4), [[National Center for Mental Health]], [[Philippine Military Academy]], [[University of Mindanao]], University of the Philippines (Diliman & Manila campuses), [[University of the Philippines Los Baños]] (College Los Baños), and [[Villamor Air Base]] have one code each.<ref name="phlpost" />


==See also==
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Latest revision as of 03:10, 11 December 2024

ZIP codes of provinces according to the first two numbers
ZIP codes of cities and municipalities in Metro Manila according to the first two numbers

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. Its use is not mandatory but highly recommended by the PhlPost. A ZIP code is composed of a four-digit number representing a locality. Usually, more than one code is issued for areas within Metro Manila, and a single code for each municipality and each city in provinces, with exceptions such as:[1]

Additionally, locations such as Basilio Fernando Air Base, Cesar Basa Air Base, Central Luzon State University, Clark Special Economic Zone, Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Laguna Technopark, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Manila Domestic Airport (NAIA Terminals 2 & 4), National Center for Mental Health, Philippine Military Academy, University of Mindanao, University of the Philippines (Diliman & Manila campuses), University of the Philippines Los Baños (College Los Baños), and Villamor Air Base have one code each.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "ZIP Code Locator", PhlPost, retrieved February 29, 2020
  2. ^ "ZIP Code Locator in [Philippine Region]", The Print Yellow Pages in [Philippine Region], Directories Philippines Corporation, retrieved December 12, 2024
  3. ^ "Zip Codes". Official Website of the Province of Cavite. Archived from the original on July 22, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
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