title: Postal codes in Iraq
text: # Postal codes in Iraq
  
  In 2004 a new postal code system was introduced in Iraq.
  
  Iraqi Post 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 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
  
  | governorate | code range |
  | - | - |
  | Al Anbar Governorate | 31 |
  | Al Basrah Governorate | 61 |
  | Al Muthanna Governorate | 66 |
  | Al Najaf Governorate | 54 |
  | Al Quadisiya Governorate | 58 |
  | Al Sulaymaniah Governorate | 46 |
  | Al Ta'amim Governorate | 36 |
  | Erbil Governorate | 44 |
  | Babil Governorate | 51 |
  | Baghdad Governorate | 10 |
  | Dahouk Governorate | 42 |
  | Deyala Governorate | 32 |
  | Karbala Governorate | 56 |
  | Maysan Governorate | 62 |
  | Mosul Governorate / Nainawa Governorate | 41 |
  | Salah Al Deen Governorate | 34 |
  | Thi Qar Governorate | 64 |
  | Wasit Governorate | 52 |
  