Swiss postcode area · Valais/Wallis · Goms
Postcode 3998 (Gluringen) is a Swiss postal area in the canton of Valais/Wallis, Goms district. It serves around 17 residents across 18.3 km², with 630 mapped buildings.
Map
3998 and 3 neighbouring postcodesThe map shows postcode 3998 in red alongside its 3 neighbouring postal areas. Hover any area to see its figures; click to pin the detail panel.
Cities & Towns
2 placesPostcode 3998 covers 2 named places.
Gluringen Village — → Reckingen Village — →Neighbouring Postcodes
3 adjacent areasPostcode 3998 shares a border with 3 other postal areas. The most populous neighbour is 3989 (Blitzingen), with around 342 residents. Click any row to highlight it on the map.
| Code | Name | Population | Buildings | Area km² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3985 | Geschinen | 62 | 710 | 67.57 | View |
| 3989 | Blitzingen | 342 | 782 | 43.78 | View |
| 3995 | Ernen | 244 | 620 | 35.37 | View |
Postal Services
5 facilitiesPostcode 3998 has 5 mapped postal facilities:, 5 letter boxes.
| # | Address | Collection times |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-3998-24385 | Mo-Fr 07:30 |
| 2 | 2-3998-25849 | Mo-Fr 08:00, Sa 08:30 |
| 3 | 2-3998-26848 | Mo-Fr 08:00 |
| 4 | ||
| 5 | 2-3998-24388 | Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 10:00 |
Regional Context
Frequently Asked Questions about 3998
Quick answersWhere is postcode 3998 located?
Postcode 3998 (Gluringen) is located in the canton of Valais/Wallis, Goms district, Switzerland. It belongs to the 3xxxxxx prefix zone.
Is 3998 a valid Swiss postcode?
Yes, 3998 is a valid 4-digit Swiss postal code (German: PLZ / Postleitzahl; French: NPA / numero postal d’acheminement; Italian: CAP / codice di avviamento postale). It is assigned to Gluringen in the canton of Valais/Wallis.. Swiss Post assigns postcodes; a single locality can have multiple postcodes and one postcode may span several localities.
What canton is postcode 3998 in?
Postcode 3998 is in the canton of Valais/Wallis, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. Within the canton it falls under the Goms district.
What is the population of postcode 3998?
Postcode 3998 has a population of around 17 residents across 18.32 km² km², giving a population density of 1 people per km² people per km².
How large is the area covered by postcode 3998?
Postcode 3998 covers 18.32 km² (roughly 7.07 square miles), containing 630 mapped buildings according to OpenStreetMap.
What postcodes are next to 3998?
Postcode 3998 borders 3 postcodes: 3985 (Geschinen), 3989 (Blitzingen), 3995 (Ernen) .
What is the 3xxx prefix zone?
The 3xxxxxx zone groups all Swiss postcodes that start with 3xxx. This zone contains 444 postal codes postal codes, serving a combined population of around 939 405 across 8 061 km² km². In Switzerland, the first digit of a postcode broadly indicates the region: 1xxx = western Switzerland / Geneva area, 2xxx = Neuchatel / Jura, 3xxx = Bern region, 4xxx = Basel / Aargau, 5xxx = Aargau / Zurich west, 6xxx = Lucerne / Central Switzerland, 7xxx = Graubunden, 8xxx = Zurich / Eastern Switzerland, 9xxx = Eastern Switzerland / St. Gallen.
What postal services are available in 3998?
Postcode 3998 has 5 postal facilities, and 5 letter boxes.
How many buildings are in postcode 3998?
According to OpenStreetMap data, postcode 3998 contains 630 mapped buildings, a density of around 34 buildings per km² buildings per km². Building data comes from OSM contributors and may not include every structure.