Postal codes in Chile

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Postal codes in Chile are 7 digit numeric, grouped as NNNNNNN. The first digit generally corresponds to a Region or Province, while the next 2 correspond to the commune. The remaining 4 digits correspond to a city bloc. [1] This system is administered by Correos de Chile.

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References

  1. CodigoPostal.site. "Códigos Postales de Chile - Código Postal". codigopostal.site (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-21.

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