Sumba Tengah Postal Codes: 87258 to 87283 | Nusa Tenggara Timur

Key Facts

Sumba Tengah, officially known as Central Sumba Regency, is a regency (kabupaten) located in the eastern Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. Situated in the central part of Sumba Island, this administrative region occupies a strategic position between West Sumba Regency to the west and East Sumba Regency to the east. With a total land area of approximately 1,869 square kilometers, Central Sumba features a diverse landscape that includes coastal areas along the Indian Ocean to the south and mountainous terrain inland. The regency has a population of around 85,000 people according to recent estimates, predominantly consisting of the Sumbanese ethnic group who maintain strong cultural traditions. Administratively, Central Sumba is divided into 5 districts (kecamatan) - Katikutana, Umbu Ratu Nggay, Mamboro, Umbu Ratu Nggay Barat, and Katikutana Selatan - each containing multiple villages and settlements. The regency's capital, Waibakul, serves as the administrative and economic center of the region. Central Sumba's economy is primarily based on agriculture, livestock farming, and traditional weaving, with the famous Sumba ikat textiles being a significant cultural and economic product. For those seeking detailed postal code information for the various districts and villages within Central Sumba Regency, comprehensive data is available to facilitate mail delivery and administrative purposes throughout the region.

Neighboring Regions

• Sumba Barat
• Sumba Timur