Bajawa Postal Codes: 86411 to 86419 | Ngada, Nusa Tenggara Timur

Key Facts

Bajawa is a town and the administrative capital of Ngada Regency, located in the central highlands of Flores Island within Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. Situated approximately 1,100 meters above sea level, Bajawa occupies a strategic position in the heart of Ngada Regency, surrounded by volcanic mountains and lush green landscapes that characterize this part of Flores. The town serves as the economic, cultural, and governmental hub for the surrounding Ngada district, with an estimated population of around 70,000 people living in the urban area and immediate surroundings. Bajawa is divided into several kelurahan (urban villages) that form its administrative structure, including areas such as Tanalodu, Lebijaga, and others that comprise the town proper. The region is renowned for its unique Ngada culture, traditional villages with distinctive megalithic structures, and the presence of Mount Inerie, an active volcano that dominates the local skyline. As the regency capital, Bajawa contains the main government offices, markets, educational institutions, and transportation links that serve the wider Ngada area. Visitors can access detailed postal code information and administrative data for Bajawa's sub-districts and surrounding areas through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Golewa
• Aimere
• Soa
• Riung