Postal Code 8701 - Sumilao, Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Postal Code: 8701
Postal System Details
Postal Authority
Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost)
Postal System
Four-digit numeric postal code
Region Structure
Region → Province → City/Municipality → Barangay
Area Information
The postal code 8701 is part of the Philippines’ four-digit postal system, managed by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), the national postal authority of Philippines. Philippine postal codes follow the pattern X X X X, such as 1 0 0 X (example only). The first digit represents the regional grouping, while the remaining digits define province, city/municipality, and barangay-level delivery zones. This code applies to Sumilao in the Northern Mindanao region, positioned near latitude 8.2872 and longitude 124.9456. Postal routing follows Region → Province → City/Municipality → Barangay. A general example: - Region: Northern Mindanao - Province: (Example: Central Provincial Area) - City/Municipality: Sumilao - Barangay: Defined by the final digit This page aligns with principles used by PHLPost. Examples shown are illustrative. For accurate delivery, ensure the city/municipality and barangay align with Sumilao, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
Country:
Philippines
State:
Northern Mindanao
Area:
Sumilao
Postal Code:
8701
Latitude:
8.2872
Longitude:
124.9456
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 8701 cover in the Philippines?
It identifies the barangay-level delivery zone within Sumilao, Northern Mindanao, under PHLPost.
2. How do postal codes work in the Philippines?
They use a four-digit system defining region, province, city/municipality, and barangay routing.
3. Can this code be used for verifying addresses?
Yes—if city/municipality and barangay match Sumilao, Northern Mindanao.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in the Philippines?
PHLPost manages all postal code assignments and routing nationwide.