Tag:boundary=postal_code
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A postal code boundary ![]() |
Group: Boundaries |
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Status: in use |
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Similar pages for structural reference: Tag:railway=tram, Tag:waterway=dock.
Similar pages for structural reference: Tag:railway=tram, Tag:waterway=dock.
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
If you know places with this tag, verify if it could be tagged with another tag.
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