Postal Code 97240 - Sonka, Lapland, Finland
Postal Code: 97240
Postal System Details
Postal Authority
Posti
Postal System
Five-digit postal code
Region Structure
Region → Municipality → Local Area → Delivery Zone
Area Information
The postal code 97240 is part of Finland’s national five-digit postal system, managed by Posti, the country’s official postal authority. Finnish postal codes follow the numeric format X X X X X, such as 0 0 1 0 0 (example only). The digits correspond to region-level routing, municipality-level sorting, and local delivery assignments. This postal code corresponds to Sonka in the Lapland region/municipality, positioned near latitude 66.6385 and longitude 25.2005. Routing follows Region → Municipality → Local Area → Delivery Zone. Example mapping: - Region: Lapland - Municipality: (Example: Central Municipality Area) - Local Area: Sonka - Delivery Zone: Based on final digits This page follows routing standards publicly maintained by Posti. All codes shown are illustrative. For accurate delivery, verify municipality and locality alignment with Sonka, Lapland, Finland.
Country:
Finland
State:
Lapland
Area:
Sonka
Postal Code:
97240
Latitude:
66.6385
Longitude:
25.2005
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 97240 represent in Finland?
It identifies the delivery area covering Sonka within the Lapland region or municipality.
2. How do Finnish postal codes work?
They use five digits defining region, municipality, and local delivery sectors.
3. Can 97240 verify an address in Finland?
Yes—if municipality and locality match Sonka, Lapland.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Finland?
Posti manages national postal routing and numbering across Finland.