There are many different numbering schemes for assigning numbers to entities. These generally require an agreed set of rules, or a central coordinator.
Numbering schemes include:
The E.164 numbering plan for telephone numbers, including:
... located in Suffolk County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,013.
Geography
Wheatley Heights is located at 40°45'43" North, ...