Aru Selatan Postal Codes, Kepulauan Aru, Maluku Indonesia

The postal code for Aru Selatan is 97667 in Maluku, Kepulauan Aru, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Aru Selatan.

Aru Selatan on the Map

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

What to Know About Aru Selatan

Key Facts

Aru Selatan is a district (kecamatan) located in the Kepulauan Aru Regency of Maluku Province, Indonesia. Situated in the southern part of the Aru Islands archipelago, this district encompasses several islands in the southwestern sector of the regency, positioned in the Arafura Sea between Papua and Australia. The district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people according to recent estimates. Aru Selatan is administratively divided into 12 villages (desa) that are spread across its constituent islands, with the district capital located in Longgar. The region features a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting fishing and small-scale agriculture as primary economic activities. As part of the remote Aru Islands, Aru Selatan maintains traditional cultural practices while developing modern infrastructure. This district serves as an important administrative center for the southern Aru Islands, providing essential services to its island communities. For those seeking detailed postal code information for the villages within Aru Selatan District, comprehensive data is available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

* Aru Tengah

* Aru Utara

* Pulau-Pulau Aru

* Sir-Sir