Postal codes in Norway
In today's world, Postal codes in Norway has become a topic of great interest and relevance. Whether due to its impact on society, its historical relevance or its influence on popular culture, Postal codes in Norway is a topic that continues to generate debate and controversy. In this article, we will analyze different aspects related to Postal codes in Norway, from its origin to its impact today. We will explore its evolution over the years, its various interpretations and its role in the contemporary world. Through a detailed analysis, we will seek to shed light on this exciting and intriguing topic.
Norwegian Postal Codes are four-digit codes, known in Norwegian as postnummer (literally 'post number'). Posten, the Norwegian postal service, makes small modifications to the postal code system each year. In 1999, Posten made considerable changes to the postal codes in Norway.
Since 18 March 1968 Norway has used a four-digit system: postnummersystemet. The numbers start at 00 and increase with the distance from the capital city Oslo. The highest post numbers are found in the county of Finnmark, near the Russian border, where they start with 95–99. The lowest post code in use is 0001 (Oslo Municipality), the highest 9991 (Båtsfjord Municipality).
Postal number regions
The first two numbers indicate the geographic location (counties) the postal code belongs to.
- 00–12 Oslo
- 13–14 Akershus
- 15–18 Østfold
- 19–21 Akershus
- 21–29 Innlandet
- 30 Buskerud
- 30–32 Vestfold
- 33–36 Buskerud
- 36–39 Telemark
- 40–44 Rogaland
- 44–49 Agder
- 50–55 Vestland
- 55 Rogaland
- 56–59 Vestland
- 60–66 Møre og Romsdal
- 67–69 Vestland
- 70–79 Trøndelag
- 79–89 Nordland
- 84 Nordland and Troms
- 8099 Jan Mayen
- 90–94 Troms
- 917 Svalbard
- 94 Nordland and Troms
- 95–99 Finnmark
External links
- Posten – The Norwegian Postal Service
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