List of South Africa Postal Codes Complete

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The four-digit South Africa (SA) Postal Code ranges from 0001 to 9999. In order to pinpoint the precise location of a given address in South Africa, SA Post, the country's postal agency, used the postal code. In South Africa, a postal number is also known as a zip code. In rural regions where there is no street delivery service, mail can be brought to the actual address or to a PO Box. In addition, many sizable organizations employ Private Bag addresses, with a mail contractor delivering correspondence to the holder. However, in cities and big towns, the last two digits of the postal code represent the delivery method. Addresses in Port Elizabeth, for instance, follow the format: "01" denotes a street location, "00" a PO Box or Private Bag address.

In South Africa, zip codes are known as postal codes and are an essential part of the country's postal system. Postal codes are numerical codes assigned to specific geographic areas by the South African Post Office, the national postal service provider. These codes play a crucial role in facilitating efficient and accurate mail delivery throughout the country.

South African postal codes consist of four digits, providing a level of regional specificity. The first digit represents a broad geographic area, such as a province or major city. The subsequent digits further narrow down the location, indicating a specific town, suburb, or district within that area. In some cases, an additional two-digit code may follow the four-digit postal code to represent an even more precise area or a post office box address.

Postal codes in South Africa are instrumental in ensuring that mail reaches the intended recipients promptly. By incorporating the postal code into their addresses, individuals and businesses assist in the proper sorting and routing of mail, minimizing the risk of misdelivery. Postal workers rely on these codes to efficiently organize mail for delivery and to determine the correct distribution routes.

Given the diverse geography and large size of South Africa, postal codes are particularly valuable in supporting logistics and transportation systems. They aid in optimizing resource allocation, planning efficient delivery routes, and managing the distribution of goods and services across different regions. Postal codes are especially crucial in remote and rural areas, where accurate addressing is essential for overcoming challenges associated with vast distances and dispersed populations.

Postal codes in South Africa have broader applications beyond mail delivery. They are utilized in various sectors, including demographic analysis, market research, and urban planning. Researchers and analysts rely on postal code data to understand population distribution, socioeconomic patterns, and regional trends. Businesses leverage postal codes for targeted marketing campaigns, identifying customer segments in specific areas, and tailoring their products and services accordingly.

South African postal codes are integrated into digital mapping systems, navigation devices, and online platforms, providing accurate location-based services. They assist in determining distances, providing directions, and locating nearby amenities or services. Emergency services also rely on postal codes to quickly identify and respond to incidents, ensuring efficient deployment of resources.

In summary, South African postal codes are a critical part of the country's postal infrastructure, facilitating efficient mail delivery and supporting logistics and planning efforts. They enable accurate addressing, assist in demographic analysis, and find applications in various industries. By including postal codes in addresses, individuals and businesses contribute to the smooth functioning of South Africa's postal system and benefit from reliable mail delivery and location-based services.

For more details on the list of Postcodes or ZIP codes in South Africa, find the code along with the Provinces.

POSTAL CODE OF SOUTH AFRICA (SA)
Province	ZIP Code	Area Code	Capital
Eastern Cape	4731 – 5999	27	Manila
Free State	8300 – 9999	27	Bangued
Gauteng	0299 – 2199	27	Cabadbaran
Kwazulu-Natal	2900 – 4730	27	Prosperidad
Limpopo	0500 – 0999	27	Kalibo
Mpumalanga	1000 – 2499	27	Legazpi
North West	0300 – 0499	27	San Jose de Buenavista
Northern Cape	8100 – 8999	27	Kabugao
Western Cape	6500 – 8099	27	Baler

COMPLETE ZIP CODE FOR SOUTH AFRICA (LOOK-UP)

Northern Region (Gauteng, Mpumalanga, most of North West, Limpopo)
Area/District	Postcode Range
Gauteng—Pretoria/Tshwane	0001–0299
North West—northern part	0300–0499
Limpopo—south and west	0500–0698
Limpopo—north and east	0699–0999
Mpumalanga—Northern half	1000–1399
Gauteng—East Rand / Ekurhuleni Metro	1400–1699
Gauteng—West Rand, Mogale City/Krugersdorp, Roodepoort (now part of Johannesburg)	1700–1799
Gauteng—Soweto and Vereeniging/Vanderbijlpark Region (Motsweding)	1800–1999
Gauteng—Johannesburg (original Johannesburg, Randburg, Sandton)	2000–2199
Mpumalanga—southern half	2200–2499
Northwest Province—southern and central	2500–2899

Eastern Region (KwaZulu Natal, eastern part of Eastern Cape)
Area/District	Postcode Range
KwaZulu Natal—Northern KwaZulu Natal	2900–3199
KwaZulu Natal—Pietermaritzburg and surrounds	3200–3299
KwaZulu Natal—Midlands	3300–3599
KwaZulu Natal—Region between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, including satellite towns, such as Westville.	3600–3799
KwaZulu Natal—Zululand Region (including Richards Bay)	3800–3999
KwaZulu Natal—Durban / Ethekwini (original area)	4000–4099
KwaZulu Natal—South Coast	4100–4299
KwaZulu Natal—North Coast	4300–4499
KwaZulu Natal—Griqualand East and Umzinkulu	4500–4730

Southern Region (Eastern Cape, eastern parts of Western Cape)
Area/District	Postcode Range
Eastern Cape—Former Transkei	4731–5199
Eastern Cape—East London	5200–5299
Eastern Cape—historical “Border” region	5300–5499
Eastern Cape—Northern part	5500–5999

Western Region (Western Cape (Cape Town and West Coast), Northern Cape)
Area/District	Postcode Range
Eastern Cape—Port Elizabeth	6000–6099
Eastern Cape—Western part	6100–6499
Western Cape—Garden Route and Oudtshoorn area	6500–6699
Western Cape—Klein Karoo	6700–6899
Western Cape—Groot Karoo	6900–7099
Western Cape—Area South-East of Cape Town	7100–7299
Western Cape—West Coast	7300–7399
Western Cape—Northern parts of Cape Metropole	7400–7599
Western Cape—Areas East of Cape Town, such as Stellenbosch	7600–7699
Western Cape—Cape Town and Cape Peninsula	7700–8099
Northern Cape—Namaqualand Region	8100–8299

 

Central Region (Northern Cape and Free State)
Area/District	Postcode Range
Northern Cape—Eastern Part	8300–8799
Northern Cape—Gordonia Region	8800–8999
formerly assigned to South West Africa—see below	9000–9299
Free State—Bloemfontein and surrounds	9300–9399
Free State—Northern Free State	9400–9699
Free State—Eastern Free State	9700–9899
Free State—Southern Free State	9900–9999

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South African features

• It is customary in South Africa to use mailboxes rather than send physical mail, particularly in rural areas. The last two digits of the ZIP code identify the sort of address the package is going to. While "00" typically denotes a mailbox, numbers starting with "01" refer to tax addresses.
• In South Africa, the line designated for the location above the ZIP code is primarily capitalized. On the other hand, if the ZIP number is absent, the names of the provinces are only mentioned.
• When referencing a neighborhood in a big city, it's also typical to use the neighborhood name and the postal code without stating the street name. You must use the following location to set up an expedition to the University of Pretoria, which is situated in the Hatfield neighborhood:

University of Pretoria
Hatfield
0028
SOUTH AFRICA