Doha Postal Zip Code Directory - Qatar

 No, they are different:

• A postal code is the general term for the alphanumeric system used to identify delivery areas (used globally in various formats)  
• A ZIP code (Zone Improvement Plan) is specifically the American system of postal codes  
• A P.O. Box (Post Office Box) is a secure lockable box located at a post office where mail is delivered instead of to a physical street address. In Qatar each property has it's own P.O Box

 A postal code is a series of letters or digits (or both) included in a postal address to help sort mail. It's a system used by postal services worldwide to divide geographic areas into administrative districts to facilitate mail delivery. Different countries use different formats for their postal codes. 

 No, Doha does not use traditional postal zip codes. Instead, Qatar uses a zone-based addressing system where locations are identified by zone numbers, street numbers, and building numbers. 

 Doha uses a numerical zone system. The city is divided into numbered zones (from 1 to 99), and within each zone are numbered streets and buildings. 

A typical Doha address follows this format:

• Building number
• Street number
• Zone number
• City (Doha)
• State of Qatar

 Mail is delivered based on the zone, street, and building numbers. For residents, you can also use a P.O. Box number provided by Q-Post (Qatar Postal Services Company). 

 Doha is divided into approximately 98 numbered zones, with each zone representing a specific area or district of the city. 

 The zone number (1-99) functions somewhat similarly to a zip code, as it designates a specific geographical area within Doha and other Qatari cities. 

 You can find your zone number by checking your rental agreement, asking your building management, or using the Qatar National Address Map available online. 

 Yes, mail delivery is generally reliable in Doha despite not using zip codes. The zone-based system is well-established and understood by mail carriers.