Postal Code 6862 - Rancate, Ticino, Switzerland
Postal Code: 6862
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 6862 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 Rancate in the Ticino canton, near coordinates 45.8755 and 8.9705. Postal routing follows Canton → District → Municipality → Delivery Zone. Example mapping: - Canton: Ticino - District: (Example: Central District) - Municipality: Rancate - 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 Rancate, Ticino, Switzerland.
Country:
Switzerland
State:
Ticino
Area:
Rancate
Postal Code:
6862
Latitude:
45.8755
Longitude:
8.9705
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 6862 serve in Switzerland?
It represents the municipality-level delivery area for Rancate within the Ticino 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 6862 verify an address in Switzerland?
Yes—if municipality and district correspond with Rancate, Ticino.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Switzerland?
Swiss Post manages the national postal routing and numbering system.