Nanga Tayap Postal Codes: 78873 | Ketapang, Kalimantan Barat

Key Facts

Nanga Tayap is a district (kecamatan) located in Ketapang Regency, within the province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Situated in the southeastern part of Ketapang Regency, Nanga Tayap serves as an important administrative and economic center for the surrounding rural areas. The district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 35,000 people, consisting of diverse ethnic groups including Dayak, Malay, and Javanese communities. Nanga Tayap is characterized by its tropical rainforest landscape, with the Tayap River flowing through the district and providing vital water resources for agriculture and transportation. The district is divided into 12 villages (desa), including Nanga Tayap itself, which serves as the administrative center. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with rubber, palm oil, and pepper being the main cash crops, while subsistence farming and fishing also play important roles in community livelihoods. This district provides access to postal code information for its constituent villages, facilitating communication and administrative services throughout the region.

Neighboring Regions

• Sandai
• Matan Hilir Selatan
• Benua Kayong
• Manis Mata
• Kendawangan