Acornhoek is a semi-rural hub in Mpumalanga’s Bushbuckridge Municipality, established in the late 1950s. It has a population of approximately 35,000 (2025 estimate) spread across 38.9 km². The main postal code for Acornhoek is 1360, but it has different PO Box numbers for all its suburbs, as covered below.
Acornhoek Information Overview
Category | Details |
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City establishment | Late 1950s |
Total urban area | 38.89 km² |
Population (2025) | ~35,000 |
Suburbs/neighborhoods | 23 |
Metropolitan status | Semi-rural municipality |
Postal code range | 1360 |
Post offices | 1 (main office) |
Main sorting center | Nelspruit, Mpumalanga |
What is the Acornhoek Postal Code?
South Africa uses a postal code system similar to the ZIP code system in countries like the U.S.A. What is the postal code for Acornhoek, South Africa? Acornhoek’s primary postal code is 1360. This code belongs to the Acornhoek General Post Office, a key hub for mail distribution in the town.
Since its introduction on October 8, 1973, the South African Postal Code Office has managed all postal codes across the nation, including those in Acornhoek’s province, Mpumalanga.
The South African postal code system consists of four digits, each with a specific function:
- The first digit represents a broader geographic region or province. Acornhoek’s postal codes, starting with 1, fall under the Mpumalanga region.
- The second and third digits narrow down the location to a specific municipality or district. For Acornhoek, 36 corresponds to the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.
- The final digit distinguishes delivery types: street addresses in Acornhoek often end in 1, while PO Boxes (common in semi-rural areas like Acornhoek) usually end in 0.
However, ZIP codes (Zone Improvement Plan codes) are not used in South Africa—they are exclusive to the United States. Always use the term postal code for South African addresses, particularly in Acornhoek
Acornhoek Postal Codes For all Suburbs
The Aberdeen has 23 suburbs, all with postal codes as follows:
No. | Suburb | Postal Code | PO Box |
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1 | Brooklyn | 1360 | – |
2 | Buffelshoek | 1360 | 1360 |
3 | Casteel | 1370 | 1370 |
4 | Chohocho | 1242 | 1242 |
5 | Cottondale | 1361 | – |
6 | Dingledale | 1360 | – |
7 | Green Valley | 1360 | 1360 |
8 | Humulani | 1360 | – |
9 | Ka Josefa | 1360 | – |
10 | Khokhovela | 1367 | – |
11 | Maanawe | 1360 | – |
12 | Mack And Grands | 1360 | – |
13 | Malitshego | 1360 | – |
14 | Malungana | 1360 | – |
15 | Moloro | 1280 | 1280 |
16 | Murhotso | 1378 | – |
17 | Ngqumathini | 1360 | – |
18 | Phaahledi | 1360 | – |
19 | Rooiboklaagte | 1375 | 1375 |
20 | Soeknog | 1227 | – |
21 | Thulamahashe | 1365 | 1365 |
22 | Timbavati | 1360 | – |
23 | Wales | 1280 | 1280 |
Acornhoek Post Office Map
This interactive map displays the locations of all post offices and postal code boundaries across Acornhoek. Click on any marker to view detailed information about each postal facility, including its code, operating hours, and available services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code of Acornhoek?
1360
Which district does Acornhoek fall under?
Ehlanzeni
What was Mpumalanga previously called?
Eastern Transvaal