Outside address number: what it is, and curiosities about it

Do you know what the outside number of an address is? It is the number that appears in a person's home, outside their home / building (on the street).

In this article we will see more details and curiosities about this number, what is taken into account when assigning it, and what are some of its functions and advantages.

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Outside number: what is it?

Thus, the exterior numbers are numbers that are associated with the urban nomenclature. For its part, urban nomenclature has to do with the identification of properties through numbers, codes or names. In addition to real estate, the same happens with streets, passageways, squares... of any urbanization, town or city.

When assigning the exterior number of a home, The first thing to do is establish what type of home it is.: single-family or multi-family. After identifying this aspect, the name or the corresponding numbering is chosen, which will form part of the urbanization where the house is located.

What does the outer number depend on (that is, the assigned numbering)? Basically, of three parameters: the ordinances, the characteristics of the site and the local statutes; The latter are the ones that oblige owners to identify their homes and land.

The numbering of the houses

Why are the houses numbered (outside number)? Basically so that the growth of towns and cities is carried out in a constant but sustainable way, and also due to issues of regulation, control, identification and order.

Interesting facts and benefits

Here we will see some interesting facts, as well as advantages and functions of numbering the streets and houses / homes / buildings by its number (external number) and through a specific name.

1. Location

The outside number helps us to locate the houses and the different plots.

2. Identification of any construction on the ground

On the other hand, the numbering system goes beyond houses (both single-family, and For example, isolated or semi-detached houses, such as multi-family houses, which would be buildings residential). A) Yes, it is extrapolated to utility poles, parking lots ...

3. App

When is the exterior number and urban nomenclature applied? When the population in question has more than 10,000 inhabitants.

4. ID

Another of the uses of the exterior number and the nomenclature of the streets or spaces is that it allows Postmen identify the home or building in question when delivering mail or deliveries relevant.

5. Utility

On the other hand, said urban numbering and nomenclature system, allows emergency services (e.g. police and fire brigade) to reach their destination easily and quickly.

6. Location and location

Another advantage of the outside number and street name, and perhaps the most obvious, is that they allow us to identify and Let's locate the different addresses that we handle or to which we must go, either for leisure, work, studies…

7. Control

Another interesting fact in relation to this is that urban numbering allows controlling and monitoring which diseases (and how many) the population suffers (and spread in it).

8. Politics

Another function of this nomenclature is found at the political level, since helps to distribute the inhabitants according to certain polling stations.

9. Basic services and telecommunications

On the other hand, the nomenclature and numbering, allow the people and companies that work offering basic services of water, electricity, wiring, telecommunications... can identify the households. On the other hand, the collection of fees is also streamlined in this regard.

10. Upgrades

Another advantage is the ease offered by this resource to implement assistance plans and public planning. It also makes it easier to improve streets, buildings, homes ...

11. Identification in the identity card

As a curious fact, we find that in some countries it is mandatory that it be included in the DNI or identity card, the name of the street and the number of the house (exterior number) in which resides. This too allows the identification of the person and some control.

12. Detection of needs

On the other hand, the exterior number and the name of the streets, allow the identification of the needs of a certain sector, and also to study how these can be addressed or resolved. needs.

13. Taxes and tributes

The tax system (Finance) also has a relevant role in all this, since through these nomenclatures and numbers, can locate and identify people and the conditions in which they live, in order to determine or classify what taxes said people must pay, and what taxes they can obtain according to their area, home, etc.

How does it work?

Now that we have seen some of its functions and advantages, we are going to try to answer: how does the assignment of the exterior number of the houses work?

In order to be carried out, a series of elements or aspects must be considered, such as the neighborhood, the block, the block, the municipality, the parish... That is, the subdivisions taken by the land or area in question must be taken into account.

From there, we proceed to place the name, code or number that identifies the house, dwelling or residential complex. Generally all this is seen on the outside (for example, the outside number discussed throughout the article).

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Single and Multi-Family Homes / Homes

As we have seen, the assignment of the outer number varies depending on whether it is placed in a single-family or multi-family home. Single-family houses, remember, are isolated or semi-detached houses; for their part, the multifamily, correspond to residential buildings.

1. Single family homes

When it comes to single-family homes (where only one family lives), an external number is assigned to the home, according to the area in which it is located, the municipality, block, parish, etc.

2. Multi-family housing

In the case of multi-family dwellings (for example a residential building, where several families), they are assigned a unique exterior number that allows the property / building to be identified “as a everything". In this case, the previous rule is also followed.

Types of numbering

In relation to the outside number, there are different types of numbering that are placed in the houses:

• Metric: it is based on the distance (in meters) between one house / dwelling and another.
• Decametric: numbers and codes are placed at the same distances.
• Sequential: the most “typical” numbering corresponds to odd and even numbers, alternately.

The internal number of the address

We talked about the outside number, but... What about the internal or internal number? In this case, it is the number, code or name that is included within each neighboring building (neighborhood), which makes it possible for us to identify the address of a specific person.

This number includes the following data or elements: the building number, a letter or name, and the apartment number.

Bibliographic references:

• Determine the numbering system for buildings. (s.f.). In CCA. Retrieved: December 22, 2019. In CCA of cca.org.mx.
• Presentation of nomenclature and urban numbering. (s.f.). In Mit Edu. Retrieved: December 22, 2019. In Mit Edu at web.mi.edu.