Kepulauan Posek Postal Codes: 29876 | Lingga, Kepulauan Riau

Key Facts

Kepulauan Posek is a kecamatan (district) within the Lingga Regency of the Riau Islands Province in Indonesia. Located in the southern part of the Lingga Archipelago, this island district sits approximately 150 kilometers southeast of Batam and forms part of the larger Riau Islands chain that stretches along the strategic Strait of Malacca. The district encompasses the Posek Islands group, which includes several small islands characterized by pristine beaches, coral reefs, and traditional fishing communities that have maintained their cultural heritage. With an estimated population of around 8,000-10,000 residents, Kepulauan Posek covers approximately 120 square kilometers of land and surrounding waters, making it one of the smaller but ecologically significant districts in the region. The district is divided into 6 kelurahan (villages) including Posek, Benan, and Penaah, each representing distinct island communities with their own local governance structures. As part of Indonesia's ongoing development of its outer islands, Kepulauan Posek serves as an important administrative center for delivering government services to the scattered island communities in this part of the Lingga Regency. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services and accurate addressing information across the district's various island communities, comprehensive postal code data is available for all sub-regions within Kepulauan Posek.