Country information - Belgium

General information for Belgium, including naming conventions used and specific dataset characteristics.

  • Sources: The Belgian dataset is compiled from official sources and regional address databases, providing comprehensive postal and address information across the country.
  • Update frequency: Monthly, made available as download 1st day of the month. API refreshed during the month, possibly earlier than the 1st.
  • Belgium has approximately ~1,200 postal codes, each consisting of four digits. For example, 1000 is the postal code for central Brussels.

Details on data:

The dataset includes address information in Belgium's three official languages: Dutch, French, and German. Belgium's API responses include translations for key fields like country, province, region, municipality, settlement, and street. For example, Brussels is translated as:

  • "Brussel" - Dutch
  • "Bruxelles" - French
  • "Brüssel" - German Street names also vary by language (e.g., Anderlechtsesteenweg vs. Rue d'Anderlecht). This ensures accurate, localized data across all regions.