Postal codes in Taiwan facts for kids

Greater postal zones of Taiwan

Postal codes (also called zip codes) in Taiwan are special numbers that help mail get to the right place. They are used by Chunghwa Post, which is Taiwan's main postal service. These codes are like unique addresses for different areas, making sure your letters and packages arrive quickly and correctly.

Taiwan uses a system of five-digit codes. There are 368 main three-digit codes for different areas. These areas include townships, county-controlled cities, and districts across Taiwan. Even some islands like Dongsha (Pratas) and Nansha (Spratly) have their own codes. The islands of Kinmen and Matsu also have postal codes.

How Taiwan's Postal Codes Work

Taiwan's postal codes have five digits, but the first three digits are the most important for finding the general area. The last two digits help narrow down the location even more, pointing to a specific street or building. Think of it like this: the first digit tells you the biggest area, and then each digit after that gets more specific.

The First Digit: Big Postal Zones

The first digit of a postal code tells you which large postal zone an address is in. Taiwan is divided into several of these big zones. This helps sort mail quickly to the correct part of the country.

Here's a simple way to see what the first digit means:

Why Postal Codes Are Important

Postal codes are super helpful for many reasons:

• They make mail delivery faster and more accurate.
• They help postal workers sort mail easily.
• They are used by online stores to calculate shipping costs and ensure packages go to the right place.
• They help with planning and organizing postal routes across the country.

So, the next time you send something, remember that little number code is doing a big job!