Kepulauan Aru Postal Codes, Maluku Indonesia

Postal codes for Kepulauan Aru range from 97660 to 97669 in Maluku, Indonesia. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Kepulauan Aru, choose from the districts listed below.

Districts in Kepulauan Aru

Kepulauan Aru on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Kepulauan Aru cities in Indonesia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Kepulauan Aru

Key Facts

Kepulauan Aru is a regency (kabupaten) located in the Maluku province of eastern Indonesia. Situated in the Arafura Sea southwest of Papua, this archipelago forms the southernmost part of the Maluku Islands and consists of around 95 low-lying islands, with the largest being Tanahbesar, Kobroor, Wokam, Kola, and Maikoor. The regency covers approximately 6,325 square kilometers of land area and has a population of around 85,000 people according to recent estimates. Administratively, Kepulauan Aru is divided into 10 districts (kecamatan), with the capital located at Dobo on Wamar Island. The region features a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons and is known for its rich marine biodiversity, including pearl farming and traditional fishing communities. The Aru Islands are geographically significant as they lie close to Australia's northern coastline and serve as an important ecological transition zone between Asian and Australian fauna. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various districts and settlements within Kepulauan Aru, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and location-based services throughout this unique island chain.