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[Post New]14/03/2024 17:53:24
    Subject: Peru altername names
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pdewani2



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Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postal_codes_in_Peru

Hi,
I came across the above link and I was wondering if it would be apt to update the values under "Historical Postal Code" of the link as an alternative historical name for the new places.

For instance:
Place Historic Name
Ancon Lima 02

Thanks
[Post New]21/03/2024 09:52:46
    Subject: Re:Peru altername names
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marc



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we could add them with pseudolanguage code 'post' and the flag isHistoric.ΓΌ

However, I am not sure, how useful this would be.
Is anybody still referring to them, or are they referenced in old documents?
It could also lead to confusion for users who do not see the isHistoric flag.

Best Regards

Marc
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[Post New]21/03/2024 16:27:17
    Subject: Re:Peru altername names
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pdewani2



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Hi Marc,

Thank you for letting me know. I did some digging and even though the postal system changed in 2011, it wasn't commonly used until 2018 which caused discrepancies.

I've updated the values in my data but I don't think the old system is used today and it might not be needed to update it.

Thank you for looking into this!

- Priyanka
 
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