Raja Ampat Postal Codes: 98461 to 98495 | Papua Barat

Key Facts

Raja Ampat is a regency located in the Indonesian province of Papua Barat, situated in the northwestern part of the province. This archipelago comprises over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, from which it derives its name meaning 'Four Kings.' Geographically positioned in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat lies at the northwestern tip of the Bird's Head Peninsula and covers approximately 46,000 square kilometers of land and sea. The regency has a population of around 64,000 people distributed across its numerous islands, with Waisai serving as the regency capital on Waigeo Island. Administratively, Raja Ampat is divided into 24 districts that manage the diverse island communities spread throughout this vast archipelago. Known globally for its extraordinary marine biodiversity, Raja Ampat contains some of the richest coral reef ecosystems on Earth, making it a premier destination for diving and marine research. For those seeking postal code information for the various districts and communities within this island regency, detailed location data is available to facilitate communication and navigation throughout this remote but spectacular archipelago.