Silat Hulu Postal Codes: 78774 | Kapuas Hulu, Kalimantan Barat

Key Facts

Silat Hulu is a district (kecamatan) located in the northern part of Kapuas Hulu Regency, within the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan. Situated in the interior of Borneo island, this district lies along the upper reaches of the Silat River, from which it derives its name, and forms part of the vast tropical rainforest ecosystem that characterizes this region. Silat Hulu covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily consisting of Dayak communities who maintain traditional livelihoods including agriculture, forest product harvesting, and small-scale fishing. The district is administratively divided into 12 villages (desa), each with its own local governance structure and community organization. As one of the more remote districts in Kapuas Hulu, Silat Hulu features challenging terrain with hilly landscapes and dense forests, making transportation and infrastructure development ongoing priorities for local authorities. The district's economy relies heavily on natural resources, particularly rubber production, oil palm cultivation, and various non-timber forest products that are harvested sustainably by local communities. Visitors and residents seeking postal code information for Silat Hulu's villages can access detailed postal data for each of the 12 administrative subdivisions within this district.

Neighboring Regions

• Silat Hilir
• Bunut Hilir
• Bunut Hulu
• Hulu Gurung
• Jongkong
• Kalis