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Idaho Abbreviation

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What is the Abbreviation for Idaho?
The two digit state code or abbreviation of Idaho (ID) known as the "Gem of the Mountains". Idaho has 44 counties, and the capital of the State is Boise.

"ID"

The two digit state code or abbreviation of Idaho is determined by taking the 'First Two Letters' of the State's name.  The two letter, no-period state abbreviation of ID is recommended by the U.S. Postal Service and should always be used where a ZIP code follows. The purpose of introducing the ID Abbreviation for Idaho was to make room for ZIP codes in the mailing addresses. There was no attempt to standardize the format of the abbreviations which is why they are usually memorized.

Map of Idaho

 
 

AP State Abbreviation
The AP State Abbreviations, the old State Abbreviations, are still in use. The AP State Abbreviation for Idaho is:

"Ida."

The Associated Press (AP) style of abbreviation, the old style, is still used by journalists and business people. As some two digit state codes are determined from the first and last letter of the old abbreviation they are important to those learning about the abbreviations of the US States.

Idaho - (ID) - Ida.

Map showing location of Idaho in USA

Where is Idaho? (ID)

The State of Idaho is located in the north west United States.

 

Abbreviation of Idaho - Two Digit State Code Rules
There is no standard format to the State Abbreviations. It's therefore not surprising that you needed to know "What is the Abbreviation for Idaho?  The rules to determine the state acronym, or abbreviation is by the 'First Two Letters', the 'First and Last Letter', the 'Initial Letter of 2 words' and those determined by the 'First and Last Letter of the Old Abbreviation'.

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Idaho Abbreviation (ID)

Initials & Acronym - ID
Initials determined by the 'First Two Letters'
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Idaho - (ID) - Ida.
What state is ID? Abbr. of states
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Two letter abbreviation of Idaho (ID)


Abbreviation (ID)

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