Postal codes in Israel (, ''Mikud'') are seven digit numeric

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s in use in

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. Each postal code corresponds to a mail carrier route or RR, thus, when the letters are sorted by the postal code, they are assigned to a specific carrier. Postal codes are assigned by Israel Post generally from north to south, with the first two postal code digits being the postcode areas — thus, Metula in the north has 1029200 as its postal code, and

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in the south was assigned 88xxxxx.

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postal codes start with the digit 9, although this does not correspond with its geographical location. Army unit postal codes start with a 0 and are not changed even if a unit is roaming.

History

In March 2012, Israel Post announced a change to 7-digit postal codes, with an implementation date of 5 December 2012, but which was postponed to 1 February 2013. Officially the 5-digit codes remained valid until 31 January 2013, though they continue to be widely used.

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