Tag:boundary=postal_code

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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=*

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More details at taginfo

• 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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See also

• DE:Konsolidierung_der_PLZ-Relationen_in_Deutschland_2013