Postal Code 16560 - San Gabriel, Loreto, Peru
Postal Code: 16560
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 16560 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 San Gabriel in the Loreto region/province, located near latitude -4.6091 and longitude -74.794. Peru’s postal routing follows Region → Province → District → Delivery Zone. Example: - Region/Province: Loreto - District: (Example: Central District) - Locality: San Gabriel - 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 San Gabriel, Loreto, Peru.
Country:
Peru
State:
Loreto
Area:
San Gabriel
Postal Code:
16560
Latitude:
-4.6091
Longitude:
-74.794
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 16560 represent in Peru?
It defines the district-level delivery zone serving San Gabriel 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 16560 verify an address in Peru?
Yes—if district and locality align with San Gabriel, Loreto.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Peru?
Serpost (Servicios Postales del Perú) manages postal routing nationwide.