Le Haut-Saint-Laurent, located in the Montérégie Region of Quebec, utilizes a postal code system with prefixes H0M and J0S. This predominantly rural region is known for its agricultural heritage and diverse communities.
Basic County Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality |
| County Seat | Huntingdon |
| Postal Code Range | H0M, J0S |
| Region | Montérégie |
| Province | Quebec (QC) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
Community Postal Code Directory
Below is a detailed breakdown of postal codes by community, including notable characteristics:
| Community | Postal Code | Notable Details |
|---|---|---|
| Akwesasne | H0M | First Nations territory |
| Athelstan | J0S 1A0 | Historic settlement |
| Cazaville | J0S 1B0 | Rural farming community |
| Dewittville | J0S 1C0 | Agricultural district |
| Elgin | J0S 2E0 | Historic township |
| Franklin | J0S | Agricultural community |
| Godmanchester | J0S | Rural municipality |
| Havelock | J0S 2C0 | Historic settlement |
| Hinchinbrooke | J0S | Rural township |
| Howick | J0S | Agricultural center |
| Huntingdon | J0S | County seat and main service center |
| Ormstown | J0S | Agricultural hub |
| Saint-Anicet | J0S | Waterfront community |
| Saint-Antoine-Abbé | J0S | Rural parish |
| Saint-Chrysostome | J0S | Historic village |
| Sainte-Agnès-de-Dundee | J0S | Border community |
| Sainte-Barbe | J0S 1P0 | Riverside settlement |
Understanding Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Postal Codes
The postal code system follows Canada Post’s standard format with two main prefix patterns:
- H0M: Primarily used for First Nations territories
- J0S: Most communities within the regional county municipality
Key Features:
- Two-tier system dividing Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities
- Rural route delivery system common throughout the region
- Bilingual postal services (French and English)
- Some communities share the same basic J0S code
- Specific four-digit extensions for larger communities
Special Considerations:
- Bilingual addressing accepted (French/English)
- Rural routes may have specific box numbers
- Seasonal population changes may affect delivery times
- Cross-border mail services with nearby U.S. communities