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Post code area

The post code area usually refers to the area covered by one post office which is identified by a 5-digit post code. Post code areas are independent of administrative regional divisions, i.e. the same post code area may extend across municipal boundaries.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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