Eastern Cape
Tarkastad Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Tarkastad, Eastern Cape
Tarkastad covers 2 suburbs on the South African Post Office list, with 1 street code and 1 box code between them. Find your suburb in the table below: the code for the town centre is not always the code for your street. Landlines in Tarkastad use the 045 dialling code.
Tarkastad suburb postal codes
All 2 suburbs, A to Z. A dash means SAPO lists no code of that kind.
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Tarkastad | 5370 | 5370 |
| Zola | 5370 | - |
Post office in Tarkastad
1 branch is listed as active by the South African Post Office.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Tarkastad | Open | 0458460076 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
How to write an address in Tarkastad
South Africa uses two kinds of postal code. A street code goes on anything delivered to a physical address, including courier parcels and online orders. A box code goes on post sent to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office. Using the wrong one can send your post to the wrong sorting office.
Street address
Recipient name12 Example Street
Tarkastad
5370
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Tarkastad
5370
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Tarkastad?
The street code for Tarkastad is 5370 and the PO Box code is 5370. Tarkastad has 2 suburbs on the Post Office list, and many have their own code, so check the table for the exact suburb.
What is the difference between the Tarkastad street code and box code?
Use the street code (5370) for deliveries to a physical address, including couriers and online shopping. Use the box code (5370) only for post addressed to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office.
Which province is Tarkastad in?
Tarkastad is in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
How many postal codes does Tarkastad have?
The South African Post Office lists 1 street code and 1 box code across 2 suburbs of Tarkastad.
Is there a post office in Tarkastad?
Yes. SAPO lists Tarkastad as active; Tarkastad can be reached on 0458460076.
What is the dialling code for Tarkastad?
Landline numbers in Tarkastad use the 045 dialling code, according to Telkom's dialling code list.
Towns near Tarkastad
Straight-line distance from Tarkastad.
Postal codes come from the South African Post Office's domestic postal code list, and post office branch status from SAPO's branch list (updated 2026-04-24). Provinces and distances are worked out from GeoNames place data. Spotted a wrong code? Tell us.