An urbanization denotes an area, sector, or residential development within a geographic area. ... Therefore, a list of urbanization names serves as five-digit ZIP Code verification.
What does USPS mean by urbanization?
Urbanization denotes an area, sector, or development within a geographic area. In addition to being a descriptive word, it precedes the name of the area. This URB descriptor, commonly used in urban areas of Puerto Rico, is an important part of the addressing format, as it describes the location of a given street.
How do you read a Puerto Rico address?
Puerto Rico's common addressing style consists of various formats:
- Four-line address: Name: MRS MARIA SUAREZ. Urbanization Name: URB LAS GLADIOLAS. ...
- Three-line address: Name: MR JUAN SANTIAGO. House Number and Street Name: 1234 CALLE AURORA. ...
- Exceptions: Name: MR PEDRO RIOS.
