Postal Code 16820 - Cuchara, Loreto, Peru
Postal Code: 16820
Postal System Details
Postal Authority
Serpost (Servicios Postales del Perú)
Postal System
Five-digit numeric postal code
Region Structure
Region → Province → District → Delivery Zone
Area Information
The postal code 16820 forms part of Peru’s official five-digit postal system, managed by Serpost (Servicios Postales del Perú), the national postal authority of Peru. Peruvian postal codes follow the pattern X X X X X, such as 1 5 0 X X (example only). The first two digits identify the region/province grouping, while the final digits pinpoint district-level delivery areas. This code applies to Cuchara in the Loreto region/province, located near latitude -3.8122 and longitude -74.7514. Peru’s postal routing follows Region → Province → District → Delivery Zone. Example: - Region/Province: Loreto - District: (Example: Central District) - Locality: Cuchara - Delivery Zone: Based on final digits This page reflects delivery-routing practices publicly used by Serpost. All examples are illustrative only. For proper address confirmation, ensure district and locality match Cuchara, Loreto, Peru.
Country:
Peru
State:
Loreto
Area:
Cuchara
Postal Code:
16820
Latitude:
-3.8122
Longitude:
-74.7514
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 16820 represent in Peru?
It defines the district-level delivery zone serving Cuchara in the Loreto region/province.
2. How do Peruvian postal codes work?
They use a five-digit format defining region/province and district-level routing.
3. Can 16820 verify an address in Peru?
Yes—if district and locality align with Cuchara, Loreto.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Peru?
Serpost (Servicios Postales del Perú) manages postal routing nationwide.