Solor Barat Postal Codes, Flores Timur, Nusa Tenggara Timur Indonesia

The postal code for Solor Barat is 86272 in Nusa Tenggara Timur, Flores Timur, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Solor Barat.

Solor Barat on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Solor Barat 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 Solor Barat

Key Facts

Solor Barat is a district (kecamatan) located in the Flores Timur Regency of East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. Situated in the western part of the Solor Archipelago, this district encompasses the western portion of Solor Island and several smaller surrounding islands. Geographically positioned between the Flores Sea to the north and the Savu Sea to the south, Solor Barat forms part of the Lesser Sunda Islands chain. The district covers an approximate area of 150 square kilometers and has a population of around 25,000 people, primarily consisting of the Lamaholot ethnic group who maintain traditional fishing and agricultural livelihoods. Administratively, Solor Barat is divided into 12 villages (desa), including the main settlements of Lamakera and Lamalera, which are historically significant for their traditional whaling practices. The region features a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting agriculture of corn, cassava, and coconuts as primary crops. This district serves as an important administrative center for the western Solor region, providing essential services and governance for its constituent villages. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various villages within Solor Barat district, comprehensive resources are available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

* Solor Timur

* Lembata