Aitinyo Postal Codes: 98261 | Maybrat, Papua Barat

Key Facts

Aitinyo is a district (kecamatan) located in Maybrat Regency, within the province of West Papua (Papua Barat), Indonesia. Situated in the central part of the Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, Aitinyo lies in a predominantly mountainous and forested region characterized by tropical rainforests and traditional Papuan communities. The district serves as an important administrative and cultural center for the local indigenous populations, primarily from the Maybrat ethnic group, who maintain traditional livelihoods including subsistence agriculture, hunting, and sago processing. While precise population figures for Aitinyo specifically are not readily available, Maybrat Regency as a whole had approximately 40,000-50,000 inhabitants according to recent estimates, with Aitinyo being one of its key population centers. The district is divided into several villages (desa) that form the basic administrative units serving local communities. As part of Indonesia's easternmost territory, Aitinyo represents the cultural and geographical frontier where traditional Papuan ways of life intersect with modern Indonesian administration. For those seeking to access postal services or communicate with residents in this remote region, accurate postal code information for Aitinyo's constituent villages is essential for effective mail delivery and administrative correspondence.

Neighboring Regions

• Aifat
• Aifat Selatan
• Aifat Timur
• Aifat Utara
• Ayamaru
• Ayamaru Barat
• Ayamaru Selatan
• Ayamaru Timur
• Ayamaru Utara