Tag:boundary=postal code

boundary = postal_code
Description
A postal code boundary 
Group: Boundaries
Used on these elements
Useful combination
See also
Status: in use
More details at taginfo
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boundary=postal_code is used to specify a dedicated type=boundary area with a consistent national postcode.

This tag should not be used in countries where a postal code does not represent a precise area (for example, in the United States). It also may not be verifiable in many countries.

How to map

Using a multipolygon relation, add these tags:

 type=boundary
 boundary=postal_code
 postal_code=*

This kind of postal mapping is widely used at least in Germany and Belgium.

Possible Tagging Mistakes

  • addr:postcode=* ‒ addr:postcode is used on buildings and nodes as part to indicate the address. A relation to outline the postal code boundary should use postal_code=* instead
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