Tanimbar Selatan Postal Codes: 97471 | Maluku Tenggara Barat, Maluku

Key Facts

Tanimbar Selatan is a district (kecamatan) located in the southeastern part of the Maluku Tenggara Barat Regency within Indonesia's Maluku province. Situated in the Tanimbar Islands archipelago, this district occupies the southernmost portion of Yamdena Island, the largest island in the Tanimbar group, positioned approximately 500 kilometers northeast of Australia in the Arafura Sea. Covering an area of roughly 1,200 square kilometers, Tanimbar Selatan encompasses diverse landscapes ranging from coastal lowlands to forested hills, with its administrative center located in the town of Saumlaki, which serves as the regency capital. The district has an estimated population of around 35,000 people, primarily consisting of indigenous Tanimbarese communities who maintain traditional cultural practices alongside modern development. Tanimbar Selatan is divided into 15 villages (desa) and 2 urban villages (kelurahan), each with its own local administration and community structure. The economy is predominantly based on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade, with copra production being a significant economic activity. This district provides access to postal code information for its constituent villages, facilitating communication and administrative services throughout the region.

Neighboring Regions

• Tanimbar Utara
• Wer Tamrian
• Wuar Labobar
• Kormomolin
• Nirunmas