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    South Africa Postal Codes (Zip Code List)

    South Africa postal codes are unique four-digit code that is assigned to each geographical area in the country. They are used by the South African Post Office to sort and deliver mail.

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    This blog post will discuss everything you need to know about South African postal codes, including how to find your postal code, how to use it, and the different types of postal codes.

    South African postal codes were first introduced in 1977. They are a unique four-digit code that is assigned to each geographical area in the country. Postal codes are used by the South African Post Office to sort and deliver mail.

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    Table of Contents show
    1. 1. How to Find Your Postal Code:
    2. 2. Full List of South Africa Postal Codes (Zip Codes).
    3. 3. Conclusion:
      1. 3.1. Related Posts:

    How to Find Your Postal Code:

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    There are a few different ways to find your postal code in South Africa. You can find it on your South African ID card, or you can look it up on the South African Post Office website. You can also find your postal code on many online maps, such as Google Maps.

    ProvinceZIP CodeArea CodeCapital
    Eastern Cape4731 – 5999+27Manila
    Free State8300 – 9999+27Bangued
    Gauteng0299 – 2199+27Cabadbaran
    Kwazulu-Natal2900 – 4730+27Prosperidad
    Limpopo0500 – 0999+27Kalibo
    Mpumalanga1000 – 2499+27Legazpi
    North West0300 – 0499+27San Jose de Buenavista
    Northern Cape8100 – 8999+27Kabugao
    Western Cape6500 – 8099+27Baler

    How to Use Your Postal Code:

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    Your postal code is used to sort and deliver your mail. When you address a letter or parcel, be sure to include your postal code in the address. This will help the South African Post Office to deliver your mail to the correct address.

    Different Types of Postal Codes:

    There are two different types of postal codes in South Africa:

    • Standard Postal Codes: Standard postal codes are used for residential and commercial addresses.
    • Private Bag Postal Codes: Private bag postal codes are used for large organizations that receive a lot of mail.

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    Full List of South Africa Postal Codes (Zip Codes).

    Code RangeArea
    Northern Region (Gauteng, Mpumalanga, most of North West, Limpopo)
    0001–0299Gauteng—Pretoria/Tshwane
    0300–0499North West—northern part
    0500–0698Limpopo—south and west
    0699–0999Limpopo—north and east
    1000–1399Mpumalanga—Northern half
    1400–1699Gauteng—East Rand / Ekurhuleni Metro
    1700–1799Gauteng—West Rand, Mogale City/Krugersdorp, Roodepoort (now part of Johannesburg)
    1800–1999Gauteng—Soweto and Vereeniging/Vanderbijlpark Region (Motsweding)
    2000–2199Gauteng—Johannesburg (original Johannesburg, Randburg, Sandton)
    2200–2499Mpumalanga—southern half
    2500–2899Northwest Province—southern and central
    Eastern Region (KwaZulu Natal, eastern part of Eastern Cape)
    2900–3199KwaZulu Natal—Northern KwaZulu Natal
    3200–3299KwaZulu Natal—Pietermaritzburg and surrounds
    3300–3599KwaZulu Natal—Midlands
    3600–3799KwaZulu Natal—Region between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, including satellite towns, such as Westville.
    3800–3999KwaZulu Natal—Zululand Region (including Richards Bay)
    4000–4099KwaZulu Natal—Durban / Ethekwini (original area)
    4100–4299KwaZulu Natal—South Coast
    4300–4499KwaZulu Natal—North Coast
    4500–4730KwaZulu Natal—Griqualand East and Umzinkulu
    Southern Region (Eastern Cape, eastern parts of Western Cape)
    4731–5199Eastern Cape—Former Transkei
    5200–5299Eastern Cape—East London
    5300–5499Eastern Cape—historical “Border” region
    5500–5999Eastern Cape—Northern part
    Western Region (Western Cape (Cape Town and West Coast), Northern Cape)
    6000–6099Eastern Cape—Port Elizabeth
    6100–6499Eastern Cape—Western part
    6500–6699Western Cape—Garden Route and Oudtshoorn area
    6700–6899Western Cape—Klein Karoo
    6900–7099Western Cape—Groot Karoo
    7100–7299Western Cape—Area South-East of Cape Town
    7300–7399Western Cape—West Coast
    7400–7599Western Cape—Northern parts of Cape Metropole
    7600–7699Western Cape—Areas East of Cape Town, such as Stellenbosch
    7700–8099Western Cape—Cape Town and Cape Peninsula
    8100–8299Northern Cape—Namaqualand Region
    Central Region (Northern Cape and Free State)
    8300–8799Northern Cape—Eastern Part
    8800–8999Northern Cape—Gordonia Region
    9000–9299formerly assigned to South West Africa
    9300–9399Free State—Bloemfontein and surrounds
    9400–9699Free State—Northern Free State
    9700–9899Free State—Eastern Free State
    9900–9999Free State—Southern Free State

    Find more postal codes in South Africa here.

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    Conclusion:

    South Africa postal codes are a useful tool for sorting and delivering mail. By understanding how postal codes work and how to use them, you can help to ensure that your mail is delivered quickly and accurately.

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    Additional Tips:

    • When addressing a letter or parcel, be sure to include the full postal code, including the hyphen.
    • If you are unsure of the postal code for a particular address, you can look it up on the South African Post Office website.
    • If you are sending a letter or parcel internationally, you will need to include the country code in the address.

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