In 2004 a new postal code system was introduced in Iraq.
Iraqi Post has developed a comprehensive Postal Code numbering system that will ensure more efficient mail sorting and accuracy of delivery of your correspondence. The new postal system was rededicated in 2004. The system is numeric and utilizes five digits that correspond to the Region, governorate as well as the post office within that governorate.
Mail Address Format: Examples:
Recipients Name
Company Name (if any)
PO Box # or Street Address
City*, Province
Postal Code
Codes by governorates
governorate code range Al Anbar Governorate 31 Al Basrah Governorate 61 Al Muthanna Governorate 66 Al Najaf Governorate 54 Al Quadisiya Governorate 58 Al Sulaymaniah Governorate 46 Al Ta'amim Governorate 36 Erbil Governorate 44 Babil Governorate 51 Baghdad Governorate 10 Dahouk Governorate 42 Deyala Governorate 32 Karbala Governorate 56 Maysan Governorate 62 Mosul Governorate / Nainawa Governorate 41 Salah Al Deen Governorate 34 Thi Qar Governorate 64 Wasit Governorate 52
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