Postal code 42540 is mapped to 3 locality records in France with administrative hierarchy and coordinates.
Based on 3 records, 1 postal code values and 3 mapped localities. Coordinate coverage is 100.0%.
| Postal code | Locality | Administrative path | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42540 | Croizet-sur-Gand | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Loire / Roanne | 45.9169, 4.2273 |
| 42540 | Saint-Just-la-Pendue | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Loire / Roanne | 45.8942, 4.2413 |
| 42540 | Sainte-Colombe-sur-Gand | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Loire / Roanne | 45.8776, 4.2755 |
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| Code | Place | Hierarchy |
|---|---|---|
| 42540 | Croizet-sur-Gand | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Loire / Roanne |
| 42540 | Saint-Just-la-Pendue | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Loire / Roanne |
| 42540 | Sainte-Colombe-sur-Gand | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Loire / Roanne |
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This code belongs to the 42 prefix range for France.
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