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This is a comprehensive database containing all the Zip Codes from China. The dataset is available for download or consumption via APIs (REST or GraphQL).

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Dataset with all China Zip Codes
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An insight to China Zip Code system

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Information available on the dataset

Each row provides the following information about the locations:

  • Zip Code
  • Place Name
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Country Code

Introduction to Chinese Zip Code system

In the Postal code system of the People’s Republic in China, postal codes that are being used by China Post are meant for the delivery of goods and letters within the judiciary of mainland China.

Structure of Zip code system of China

Postal code system of China is based on a six-digit numeric system that comes in four tiers.

The first tier:

The first tier of the postal code is composed of the very first two digits. These two digits are meant to refer to a province or a municipality equivalent to a province, or an autonomous region.

The Second Tier

The second tier is composed of the third digit only. It represents the postal zone within a municipality, province or any autonomous region.

The Third Tier

The third tier is composed of the fourth digit of the postal code only. It represents the postal office within any prefecture or cities of prefecture level.

The Fourth Tier

However, the last tier that is fourth is composed of the last two digits of the postal code. And these two digits are representing a particular mailing area for each delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to get an API Key?

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Is it Ok to use the same API key for multiple apps?

Yes, you can use the same API key to integrate multiple databases.

What does free offer include?

In free service, entire data is free. For up to 10k requests monthly, you can use free hosting service. More details are available at the pricing page.

What do you mean by an API request?

Every moment, a call is being executed to the database with an application using an API or SDKs, it will be counted as an API request. Saves, logins, queries are some of the examples of operations known as API requests.

What types of API are supported?

The service works with two different API protocols including REST API and GraphQL. A GraphQL API can let you access, retrieve data and make queries from a public dataset. While, when it is about to clone the database, then REST API is something you have to work with.

What libraries and SDKs are supported?

Even the supported libraries and SDKs list is broad enough but the most common ones are iOS, JavaScript and Android.

What license does it contain?

It is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

From where you have sourced your data?

• Geonames Website • United Nations Website

We hope this above guide will help you know everything about China Zip code system.

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