Maybrat Postal Codes: 98240 to 98463 | Papua Barat

Key Facts

Maybrat is a regency (kabupaten) located in the southwestern part of West Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the Bird's Head Peninsula region of Papua, Maybrat occupies an inland position characterized by mountainous terrain and dense tropical forests. The regency covers an area of approximately 5,461 square kilometers and has a population of around 37,000 people according to recent estimates. Maybrat is administratively divided into 24 districts (kecamatan), reflecting its significant geographical spread across the interior highlands. The region is predominantly inhabited by the Maybrat people, who maintain traditional customs and livelihoods centered around subsistence agriculture, hunting, and sago processing. The landscape features rugged topography with elevations ranging from foothills to peaks exceeding 2,000 meters, creating challenging but ecologically rich environments. Maybrat's economy remains largely based on agriculture, with crops such as sweet potatoes, taro, and coffee being cultivated in the fertile valleys. The regency serves as an important cultural and administrative center for the indigenous communities of this remote Papuan highland region. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for all districts within Maybrat Regency to facilitate communication and service delivery across this geographically diverse territory.

Neighboring Regions

• Sorong Regency
• South Sorong Regency
• Tambrauw Regency
• Manokwari Regency
• Raja Ampat Regency