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  3. Asia
  4. Iraq
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Iraq Postal codes

العراق

10001Asia5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

192

Code Length

5 chars

Governorates

20

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Iraq's 20 governorates with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Iraq. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Iraq Postal codes

Embassy and consular pouches addressed to Iraq still show exterior five-digit codes (10001); IQ diplomatic handling rooms segregate sacks using them.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Iraq uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 10001). In our directory, these codes are organized from governorates down to villages.

Visual Structure

1
0
0
0
1

Embassy and consular pouches addressed to Iraq still show exterior five-digit codes (10001); IQ diplomatic handling rooms segregate sacks using them.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Iraq organises areas for postal codes

Governorates(20)
Districts(123)
Subdistricts(49)
1

Governorate

20 total
Browse all governorates
2

District

123 total
3

Subdistrict

49 total

Governorates Directory

Browse all 20 top-level divisions

Basra Governorate
Wasit Governorate
Muhafazat Salah ad Din
Nineveh Governorate
Maysan Governorate
Karbala Governorate
Erbil Governorate
Diyala Governorate
Muḩāfaz̧at Dhī Qār
Duhok Governorate
Baghdad Governorate
Babil Governorate
Kirkuk Governorate
Sulaymaniyah Governorate
An Najaf
Al-Qadisiyah Governorate
+4 more

Addressing Mail to Iraq

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (5 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full governorate names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Iraq

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Iraq typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Iraq postal codes

What is the postal code format for Iraq?

Iraq uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 10001. Embassy and consular pouches addressed to Iraq still show exterior five-digit codes (10001); IQ diplomatic handling rooms segregate sacks using them.

How many governorates does Iraq have?

Iraq has 20 governorates with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Iraq?

Use our free lookup or browse by governorate to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Iraq address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the governorate, before the country name when mailing internationally.

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Example Code

10001

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Asia
ISO Alpha-2
IQ
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyGovernorates DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Iraq postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Asia
  4. Iraq
🇮🇶

Iraq Postal codes

العراق

10001Asia5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

192

Code Length

5 chars

Governorates

20

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Iraq's 20 governorates with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Iraq. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Iraq Postal codes

Embassy and consular pouches addressed to Iraq still show exterior five-digit codes (10001); IQ diplomatic handling rooms segregate sacks using them.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Iraq uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 10001). In our directory, these codes are organized from governorates down to villages.

Visual Structure

1
0
0
0
1

Embassy and consular pouches addressed to Iraq still show exterior five-digit codes (10001); IQ diplomatic handling rooms segregate sacks using them.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Iraq organises areas for postal codes

Governorates(20)
Districts(123)
Subdistricts(49)
1

Governorate

20 total
Browse all governorates
2

District

123 total
3

Subdistrict

49 total

Governorates Directory

Browse all 20 top-level divisions

Basra Governorate
Wasit Governorate
Muhafazat Salah ad Din
Nineveh Governorate
Maysan Governorate
Karbala Governorate
Erbil Governorate
Diyala Governorate
Muḩāfaz̧at Dhī Qār
Duhok Governorate
Baghdad Governorate
Babil Governorate
Kirkuk Governorate
Sulaymaniyah Governorate
An Najaf
Al-Qadisiyah Governorate
+4 more

Addressing Mail to Iraq

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (5 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full governorate names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Iraq

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Iraq typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Iraq postal codes

What is the postal code format for Iraq?

Iraq uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 10001. Embassy and consular pouches addressed to Iraq still show exterior five-digit codes (10001); IQ diplomatic handling rooms segregate sacks using them.

How many governorates does Iraq have?

Iraq has 20 governorates with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Iraq?

Use our free lookup or browse by governorate to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Iraq address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the governorate, before the country name when mailing internationally.

More Countries in Asia

🇦🇪

United Arab Emirates

AE

🇦🇫

Afghanistan

AF

🇦🇲

Armenia

AM

🇦🇿

Azerbaijan

AZ

🇧🇩

Bangladesh

BD

🇧🇭

Bahrain

BH

View all countries in Asia

Example Code

10001

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Asia
ISO Alpha-2
IQ
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyGovernorates DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Iraq postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF