Tana Righu Postal Codes: 87257 | Sumba Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur

Key Facts

Tana Righu is a district (kecamatan) located in the southwestern part of Sumba Barat Regency within the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia. Situated on the island of Sumba, this administrative region occupies a strategic position in West Sumba's coastal and inland areas, characterized by its diverse topography that includes coastal plains, rolling hills, and traditional Sumbanese villages. The district covers approximately 200 square kilometers and serves as home to around 25,000 residents who primarily engage in agriculture, fishing, and traditional weaving. Tana Righu is administratively divided into several villages (desa) that maintain strong cultural ties to the indigenous Marapu belief system, with traditional houses (uma mbatangu) and megalithic tombs dotting the landscape. The region's economy is predominantly agricultural, with corn, rice, and cassava as staple crops, while livestock rearing, particularly of horses and cattle, remains an important traditional practice. As part of the larger Sumba Island ecosystem, Tana Righu features a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting unique flora and fauna adapted to the island's specific environmental conditions. For those seeking detailed postal information and administrative data, comprehensive postal code directories are available for all villages within the Tana Righu district.

Neighboring Regions

• Loli
• Wanokaka
• Lamboya
• Kota Waikabubak