Postal Code 71712 - Welihelatenna, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Postal Code: 71712
Postal System Details
Postal Authority
Sri Lanka Post
Postal System
Five-digit numeric postal code
Region Structure
Province → District → Town/Local Area → Delivery Zone
Area Information
The postal code 71712 is part of Sri Lanka’s five-digit postal code framework, administered by Sri Lanka Post, the national postal authority of Sri Lanka. Codes follow the structure X X X X X, such as 1 0 3 X X (example only). The first digits identify the district, while the remaining digits define town/local-area delivery routing. This code corresponds to Welihelatenna in the Sabaragamuwa Province district/province, positioned near latitude 7.0281 and longitude 80.3348. Postal routing follows Province → District → Town/Local Area → Delivery Zone. Example: - Province/District: Sabaragamuwa Province - Town/Local Area: (Example: Central Town Area) - Delivery Zone: Welihelatenna - Sector: Based on final digits This page aligns with routing structures used by Sri Lanka Post. All examples are illustrative. For accurate address verification, ensure district and town match Welihelatenna, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka.
Country:
Sri Lanka
State:
Sabaragamuwa Province
Area:
Welihelatenna
Postal Code:
71712
Latitude:
7.0281
Longitude:
80.3348
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 71712 represent in Sri Lanka?
It marks the delivery zone covering Welihelatenna in the Sabaragamuwa Province district/province.
2. How do Sri Lankan postal codes work?
They use a five-digit system defining district-level and local delivery routing.
3. Can 71712 verify an address in Sri Lanka?
Yes—if town and district correspond with Welihelatenna, Sabaragamuwa Province.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Post manages national postal routing and assignments.