Postal Code 1216 - Cointrin, Genève, Switzerland
Postal Code: 1216
Postal System Details
Postal Authority
Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post)
Postal System
Four-digit numeric postal code
Region Structure
Canton → District → Municipality → Delivery Zone
Area Information
The postal code 1216 is part of Switzerland’s four-digit postal system, administered by Swiss Post, the national postal authority of Switzerland. Swiss postal codes follow the numeric format X X X X, such as 8 0 0 1 (example only). The digits classify canton- and district-level sorting, followed by municipal and localized routing divisions. This postal code corresponds to Cointrin in the Genève canton, near coordinates 46.224 and 6.1062. Postal routing follows Canton → District → Municipality → Delivery Zone. Example mapping: - Canton: Genève - District: (Example: Central District) - Municipality: Cointrin - Delivery Zone: Determined by final digits This page reflects Swiss Post’s routing standards. All examples are illustrative. For accurate delivery or address confirmation, ensure municipality and district match Cointrin, Genève, Switzerland.
Country:
Switzerland
State:
Genève
Area:
Cointrin
Postal Code:
1216
Latitude:
46.224
Longitude:
6.1062
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 1216 serve in Switzerland?
It represents the municipality-level delivery area for Cointrin within the Genève canton.
2. How does Switzerland’s postal code system work?
It uses a four-digit numeric structure defining canton, district, and municipal routing.
3. Can 1216 verify an address in Switzerland?
Yes—if municipality and district correspond with Cointrin, Genève.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Switzerland?
Swiss Post manages the national postal routing and numbering system.