In 2004 a new postal code system was introduced in Iraq.

Iraqi Post Iraqi Post is a government-owned corporation that handles postal services in Iraq. Iraqi Post belongs to the Ministry of Communications. See also * List of postal codes in Iraq * Postage stamps and postal history of Iraq This is a survey of t ...

has developed a comprehensive Postal Code numbering system that will ensure more efficient mail sorting and accuracy of delivery of your correspondence. The new postal system was rededicated in 2004. The system is numeric and utilizes five digits that correspond to the Region,

governorate A governorate is an administrative division of a state. It is headed by a governor. As English-speaking nations tend to call regions administered by governors either State (administrative division), states or province, provinces, the term ''govern ...

as well as the post office within that governorate. Mail Address Format: Examples: Recipients Name Company Name (if any) PO Box # or Street Address City*, Province Postal Code

Codes by governorates