Spain

Q: In what language are the data and documentation provided?

The dataset retains the official Spanish column headers (e.g., comunidades_autónomas, municipios, localidad) and values. This ensures full compatibility with Correos (Spanish Post) standards.

Q: What does the suffix "(DIS)" mean in the 'localidad' column?

You will frequently see records ending in DIS, such as "ARNIELLA (DIS)". This stands for Diseminado.
Meaning: It refers to a "scattered" settlement or a group of rural dwellings that are not part of a concentrated nucleus but share a postal code. These are valid delivery points and should be treated as distinct localities.

Q: Why are articles like "(EL)" or "(LA)" placed at the end of names?

The dataset uses an Inverted Name Format to facilitate alphabetical sorting. Articles are moved to the end in parentheses.
Example: "BARRIO (EL)" corresponds to the natural name "El Barrio"; "CANTERONA (DIS) (LA)" corresponds to "La Canterona (Diseminado)".
Technical Note: If your user interface requires natural reading order, your system will need to parse these strings and move the parenthetical article to the front.

Q: What is the administrative hierarchy in the dataset?

Spain has a specific multi-tier structure:
· Comunidades Autónomas: The top-level Autonomous Community (e.g., "PRINCIPADO DE ASTURIAS").
· Provincias: The Province (e.g., "ASTURIAS"). The first two digits of the postal code correspond to this province code.
· Municipios: The Municipality (City/Town council level).
· Localidad: The specific entity or settlement name.

Q: What is the format of the postal code?

Spain uses a 5-digit numeric postal code (e.g., 33617). The first two digits represent the Province (01-52), and the remaining three identify the town or delivery district.

Q: What file formats are included in the delivery?

The package includes CSV, Excel (.xlsx), and TXT formats. All files are encoded in UTF-8. This is essential for preserving Spanish characters like ñ, á, é, í, ó, ú, ü correctly.

Q: Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?

This is a one-time purchase. The license grants perpetual use for personal and internal business purposes.

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