Postal Code 4850-196 - Sainhas, Braga, Portugal
Postal Code: 4850-196
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 4850-196 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 Sainhas in the Braga district/municipality, located near coordinates 41.5716 and -8.1469. Routing follows District → Municipality → Parish → Delivery Zone. Example mapping: - District/Municipality: Braga - Parish: (Example: Central Parish Area) - Locality: Sainhas - 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 Sainhas, Braga, Portugal.
Country:
Portugal
State:
Braga
Area:
Sainhas
Postal Code:
4850-196
Latitude:
41.5716
Longitude:
-8.1469
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 4850-196 represent in Portugal?
It designates the parish-level delivery zone serving Sainhas 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 4850-196 verify an address in Portugal?
Yes—if municipality and parish match Sainhas, Braga.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Portugal?
CTT – Correios de Portugal manages national postal routing and code assignments.