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ISOGeomLevelName_lang1Type
ARMULTIPOLYGON (((-6506002.39862154052Comuna 14Municipalities
AUMULTIPOLYGON (((16600454.6557407662Canberra Central (Unincorporated)Districts
COMULTIPOLYGON (((-78.11931999999993"Bogotá, D.C."Special districts
CVMULTIPOLYGON (((-24.365559999999961Ribeira Grande de SantiagoMunicipalities
DEMULTIPOLYGON (((14.2255500000000553BerlinDistrict-free towns
FRMULTIPOLYGON (((269675.380000000354DrancyCommunes
HRMULTIPOLYGON (((17.7455500000000371Grad ZagrebCapital city
ILMULTIPOLYGON (((35.623640000000083Judean FoothillsNatural Regions
JPMULTIPOLYGON (((123.87289000000013OtaSpecial wards
KHMULTIPOLYGON (((11667388.5212903263Prateah LangQuarters
KRMULTIPOLYGON (((126.622210South KoreaCountry
MXMULTIPOLYGON (((-11036561.4247935792AzcapotzalcoBoroughs
NLMULTIPOLYGON (((581592.99521990232LarenMunicipalities
NZMULTIPOLYGON (((169.185522Kapiti CoastDistrict councils
ROMULTIPOLYGON (((28.2148400000000383București - Sectorul 1Municipal sectors
TRMULTIPOLYGON (((3668338.74272642053GölbaşıMetropolitan District Municipalities
UAMULTIPOLYGON (((38.235820000000050UkraineCountry
USMULTIPOLYGON (((-155.005579999999922NantucketCounties
UYMULTIPOLYGON (((-53.374299999999950UruguayCountry

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GeoPostcodes - Postal and administrative boundary map

Postal and Administrative Areas for 247 Countries

Global boundary coverage even in difficult geographies such as China, the UK, Russia, or Brazil. Get up to 6 levels: A zip code layer and up to 5 administrative levels.

Coherence and precision at every level

An accurate mapping of the world at any scale. Our levels follow a seamless hierarchical structure starting from the most detailed layer to the broadest.

Edge-matched polygons

Our proprietary data-mastering processes guarantee shape accuracy, featuring a topological model and a dedicated algorithm to establish spatial relationships.

  •  No gaps or overlaps
  •  No duplicate data thanks to mutualized edges
  •  Clean coastlines and borders

WHY GEOPOSTCODES

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  • Edge-matched polygons
  • Precision at every level
  • Proprietary topological model

Unique expertise

  • Fast and agile implementation
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  • 100+ successful integrations

World coverage

  • 247 countries
  • Difficult geographies
  • Up to 6 levels

KEY FEATURES
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Rich attributes

Our administrative boundaries data can be enriched with country-specific information, population, multi-language support, UNLOCODE, IATA codes, and time zones.

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High-precision for spatial analysis

Our high-resolution shapes are put together with up to 1-meter precision, making it perfect for in-depth spatial analysis, clustering, geofencing, and reverse geocoding.

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Get our lightweight, simplified, yet exhaustive format for a fast rendering. Our proprietary algorithm ensures all entities remain visible and perfectly connected after simplification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An example of an administrative boundary is the line that separates the United States and Canada on a map. This boundary is established by legal regulations, determining which laws are applied on each side of the line.

Admin-0 boundaries are the broadest and most fundamental administrative units in a geospatial data hierarchy. They define a country’s borders, marking its sovereignty’s limits.

Accessing world administrative boundaries dataset files, particularly those provided by organizations like Statistics Canada or federal agencies, can be essential for cartographic purposes. These files typically represent various administrative divisions such as counties, territories, and cities. They are crucial for accurately mapping administrative boundaries, including disputed areas among member states. These datasets serve as a vital resource for researchers, policymakers, and cartographers to understand the geopolitical landscape and create accurate maps that reflect the administrative divisions across the world.

Accessing county administrative boundaries is crucial for various purposes, such as urban planning and resource allocation. Datasets offering access to county boundaries are valuable resources for researchers and policymakers. These datasets often include detailed cartographic representations of county divisions within a region, allowing users to accurately map and analyze demographic and geographical data. Geopostcodes may provide such datasets, enabling users to access and utilize county boundary information for their specific needs.

A shapefile ZIP file is a compressed archive that contains a set of files that define the geographic features of a map. These files include:

  • .shp: The main file that stores the geometric shapes of the features, such as points, lines, and polygons.  

  • .shx: An index file that helps ArcGIS Pro quickly find the features in the .shp file.  

  • .dbf: A database file that stores the attributes of the features, such as their names, addresses, and other information.  

  • .prj: A projection file that defines the coordinate system of the map.  

  • .xml: (Optional) An XML file that stores additional metadata about the shapefile.

There are a few ways to create a shapefile for a city:

  • Create a shapefile from scratch: You can create a shapefile from scratch using a GIS software program, such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS. To do this, you will need to digitize the boundaries of the city on a map.

  • Convert another type of file to a shapefile: You can convert other types of files, such as KML or GeoJSON files, to shapefiles using a GIS software program.  

Yes, GIS can use zip codes to represent geographic areas. Zip codes are a type of point data, which means that they represent a specific location on the Earth’s surface. GIS can use zip codes to perform a variety of tasks, such as:  

  • Mapping zip codes: GIS can be used to create maps that show the locations of zip codes.  

  • Analyzing zip code data: GIS can be used to analyze data that is associated with zip codes, such as population data, crime data, and economic data.  

  • Targeting marketing campaigns: GIS can be used to target marketing campaigns to specific zip codes.  

To add a zipped shapefile to ArcGIS Pro, you will need to extract the files from the ZIP file and then add the .shp file to your map. Here are the steps:

  1. Extract the files from the ZIP file: Right-click on the ZIP file and select “Extract All”.

  2. Add the .shp file to your map: Click on the “Add Data” button in the “Contents” pane of ArcGIS Pro. Navigate to the location where you extracted the files and select the .shp file. The shapefile will be added to your map.