Jemaja Timur Postal Codes: 29793 | Kepulauan Anambas, Kepulauan Riau

Key Facts

Jemaja Timur is a district (kecamatan) located within the Kepulauan Anambas Regency in the Riau Islands Province of Indonesia. Situated in the eastern part of the Anambas archipelago, this district encompasses several islands in the South China Sea, positioned approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Singapore and 350 kilometers east of Peninsular Malaysia. As part of Indonesia's outermost island regions, Jemaja Timur plays a strategic role in the country's maritime boundary claims and territorial integrity. The district covers an area of approximately 150 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000-10,000 residents who primarily engage in fishing, small-scale agriculture, and maritime trade. Jemaja Timur is administratively divided into several villages (desa/kelurahan) that are scattered across its constituent islands, with local governance focused on developing marine resources and improving transportation connectivity. The district's tropical climate, pristine beaches, and coral reefs contribute to its emerging potential for marine tourism, though infrastructure development remains a priority for local authorities. For those seeking detailed postal information and administrative services within Jemaja Timur's various island communities, comprehensive postal code data is available for all its sub-district administrative units.