Krayan Barat Postal Codes: 77455 | Nunukan, Kalimantan Utara

Key Facts

Krayan Barat is a district (kecamatan) located in the northern part of Nunukan Regency, within the province of North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Situated in the remote interior highlands of Borneo island, this district occupies a strategic position along the Indonesia-Malaysia border in the northeastern region of Kalimantan. Krayan Barat covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000 people, primarily consisting of indigenous Dayak communities, particularly the Lundayeh ethnic group. The district is characterized by its mountainous terrain, lush tropical rainforests, and numerous rivers that flow through the region. Krayan Barat is administratively divided into several villages (desa) that serve as the basic administrative units within the district. The local economy is predominantly based on subsistence agriculture, with rice cultivation being particularly notable through the traditional wet rice farming methods practiced in the region. This district is part of the larger Krayan area, which is famous for its unique organic adan rice, a high-quality rice variety grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors to this website can access detailed postal code information for all villages and sub-regions within Krayan Barat district to facilitate communication and administrative purposes in this remote but culturally rich part of Indonesian Borneo.

Neighboring Regions

• Krayan
• Krayan Selatan
• Lumbis
• Sebatik
• Nunukan
• Sebuku