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This map shows the first digit of postal codes in Switzerland, helping to sort mail by region.
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This map shows the first two digits of postal codes in Switzerland, helping to sort mail more precisely.

Have you ever wondered how mail gets to the right place? It's thanks to something called a postal code! Postal codes are special numbers that help sort mail and packages. Think of them like a unique address number for a whole area. Both Switzerland and Liechtenstein use these handy codes to make sure your letters and parcels arrive exactly where they should.

These countries use a 4-digit number for their postal codes. The numbers are organized by where places are located on the map.

Postal Codes in Switzerland

Switzerland is a country in Europe known for its mountains and chocolate! It uses a system of 4-digit postal codes. The first number of the code tells you which main region the place is in. This helps postal workers sort mail quickly.

  • Postal codes starting with 1 are for western Switzerland. This includes big cities like Geneva and Lausanne.
  • Postal codes starting with 2 are also for western Switzerland. This area includes cities like Biel/Bienne and La Chaux-de-Fonds.
  • Postal codes starting with 3 cover the region around Bern. Bern is the capital city of Switzerland. This also includes the upper part of Valais.
  • Postal codes starting with 4 are for the region around Basel. Basel is a city located on the Rhine River.
  • Postal codes starting with 5 are used in the region around Aarau.
  • Postal codes starting with 6 are for Central Switzerland and Ticino. Ticino is a region where people speak Italian. This includes the city of Lucerne.
  • Postal codes starting with 7 are for the region of Graubünden.
  • Postal codes starting with 8 are for the region around Zürich. Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland.
  • Postal codes starting with 9 are for Eastern Switzerland. This region includes the city of St. Gallen.

Postal Codes in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a small country located between Switzerland and Austria. Even though it's small, it also uses 4-digit postal codes, just like Switzerland. Here are some examples of postal codes for towns in Liechtenstein:

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