Postal Code 16551 - Lagunas, Loreto, Peru
Postal Code: 16551
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 16551 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 Lagunas in the Loreto region/province, located near latitude -5.2269 and longitude -75.6753. Peru’s postal routing follows Region → Province → District → Delivery Zone. Example: - Region/Province: Loreto - District: (Example: Central District) - Locality: Lagunas - 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 Lagunas, Loreto, Peru.
Country:
Peru
State:
Loreto
Area:
Lagunas
Postal Code:
16551
Latitude:
-5.2269
Longitude:
-75.6753
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 16551 represent in Peru?
It defines the district-level delivery zone serving Lagunas 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 16551 verify an address in Peru?
Yes—if district and locality align with Lagunas, Loreto.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Peru?
Serpost (Servicios Postales del Perú) manages postal routing nationwide.