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Geospatial Directory of Pakistan General Post Offices
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Managing postal logistics across a nation with deep historical roots requires precise geospatial records. Originating from the Department of Post & Telegraph established in 1947, these records provide the geographic and administrative footprint of the Pakistan Post Office network. By mapping General Post Offices (GPOs) with their respective postal codes and GPS coordinates, this collection enables the integration of location intelligence into national service delivery and commercial operations. It serves as a vital tool for understanding the distribution of one of the oldest government departments in the Sub-Continent.
Columns
- C_Country_codes: The ISO country code identifying the record as belonging to Pakistan (PK).
- Postal_codes: The numeric postal code assigned to each General Post Office.
- C_Location_name: The specific name or location of the General Post Office.
- C_Area: The city, village, or administrative area associated with the postal location, such as Lahore or Northern Punjab.
- C_Lat: Estimated latitude coordinates based on the WGS84 world geodetic system.
- C_Long: Estimated longitude coordinates based on the WGS84 world geodetic system.
- C_V12: A numeric indicator representing the accuracy of the latitude and longitude coordinates, with 4 indicating a GeoNames ID.
- Match_location: An uppercase version of the location name used for data standardisation and matching.
Distribution
The information is provided in a CSV file titled
GPS Cordinates of Areas of Pakistan and GEO Cordinates (Working).csv, which is 779.06 kB in size. It contains 11,844 valid records across 8 distinct columns. The data reflects total integrity with 100% validity and no missing entries in the core identification fields. The resource has achieved a usability score of 10.00 and is a static archive with no future updates expected.Usage
This resource is well-suited for improving e-commerce delivery routes by mapping customer addresses to the nearest postal hubs. It can be used for spatial analysis and data visualisation to understand the density of postal services across different regions. Additionally, it serves as a foundational component for operations management and logistics planning within both government and private sectors, allowing for the combination of external data sources with postal management systems.
Coverage
The geographic scope is national, encompassing all regions of Pakistan from major urban centres to rural villages. It includes 11,844 unique entries extracted from the GeoNames database, providing a detailed snapshot of the country's postal infrastructure. The coordinates are determined through algorithms that search place names or calculate averages from neighbouring postal codes to ensure high coverage across administrative divisions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0
Who Can Use It
Logistics analysts can leverage these coordinates to optimise supply chain networks and delivery efficiency. E-commerce developers can integrate the postal codes into checkout systems to improve address validation and delivery estimation. Furthermore, geospatial researchers and government planners can use the data to study geographic trends, identify gaps in service coverage, and plan infrastructure expansions.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Pakistan Post Office Geospatial and Postal Code Directory
- National GPO Network: GPS Coordinates and Postal Codes of Pakistan
- Pakistan Postal Infrastructure and Location Archive
- Geospatial Directory of Pakistan General Post Offices
- Pakistan Postal Code and GPS Coordinate Registry
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Original Data Source: Geospatial Directory of Pakistan General Post Offices
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