What is Loc8 Code?
A NEW and accurate way of mapping Ireland
Loc8 Codes are the brand new GPS codes for Ireland and Northern Ireland that make finding properties and locations easy. They consist of 8 alphanumeric characters which define locations to an accuracy of +/-6 metres. The system has been developed by GPS experts in Ireland and revolutionises the way we locate homes, businesses, services and events.
Pinpoint homes, businesses and every location in between
Each code is unique which makes it easy to find business and residential properties. But Loc8 codes are not restricted to buildings. They can also be assigned to delivery points, different entrances for different purposes at commercial sites, sporting events and open air entertainment events. If needed, they can even be assigned to fields in the middle of nowhere.
Find your location with SatNav or use our website
Once a Loc8 Code is assigned to an area it can be found quickly and precisely using SatNav systems. Alternatively, you can use this website to reveal the exact location of a Loc8 Code on a map.
How Loc8 Codes define your location
Loc8 Codes are easy to remember and work with Latitude & Longitude or Grid. Their structure is very easy too understand. For Example, our office Loc8 Code is W8L-82-4YK.
- The "W" defines a 90km square which covers most of Cork. The First Character of a Loc8 Code will always be a letter.
- The Second two characters can be either letters or numbers and define an approximate 3.5 km square zone within the area of "W".
- The following two numbers define an even smaller area - metres in fact. The next two Characters, "4Y", combined with the first 3, define a 120 meter square locality.
- The last character "K" is the checker code which is used to check all the other characters in the code. You can find a ZONE by using just the First 3 characters or a LOCALITY by dropping the numbers between the dashes.
