Postal Code 4740-162 - Caniço, Braga, Portugal
Postal Code: 4740-162
Postal System Details
Postal Authority
CTT – Correios de Portugal
Postal System
Seven-digit postal code (4 digits + 3 digits: 1234-567)
Region Structure
District → Municipality → Parish → Delivery Zone
Area Information
The postal code 4740-162 follows Portugal’s seven-digit postal addressing system, overseen by CTT – Correios de Portugal, the national postal authority of Portugal. Portuguese postal codes follow the format X X X X–X X X, such as 1 0 0 0–0 0 X (illustrative only). The first four digits define the municipality and parish grouping, while the last three digits specify localized delivery sectors. This postal code corresponds to Caniço in the Braga district/municipality, located near coordinates 41.5907 and -8.7825. Routing follows District → Municipality → Parish → Delivery Zone. Example mapping: - District/Municipality: Braga - Parish: (Example: Central Parish Area) - Locality: Caniço - Delivery Sector: Based on last three digits This page reflects routing principles followed by CTT. All examples shown are illustrative only. To ensure precise delivery, verify that the parish and municipality correspond with Caniço, Braga, Portugal.
Country:
Portugal
State:
Braga
Area:
Caniço
Postal Code:
4740-162
Latitude:
41.5907
Longitude:
-8.7825
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 4740-162 represent in Portugal?
It designates the parish-level delivery zone serving Caniço within the Braga district/municipality.
2. How do Portuguese postal codes work?
They use the format 1234-567, where the first digits define municipality/parish routing.
3. Can 4740-162 verify an address in Portugal?
Yes—if municipality and parish match Caniço, Braga.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Portugal?
CTT – Correios de Portugal manages national postal routing and code assignments.