Kepulauan Ayau Postal Codes: 98461 to 98481 | Raja Ampat, Papua Barat

Key Facts

Kepulauan Ayau is an archipelago and administrative district located in the northernmost part of Raja Ampat Regency, within the province of Papua Barat, Indonesia. Situated approximately 80 kilometers north of the main Raja Ampat islands, this remote island group forms the northern frontier of Indonesia's renowned coral triangle region. The archipelago consists of several small islands scattered across the Ceram Sea, with Ayau and Asia Islands being the most significant. Covering an area of approximately 150 square kilometers, Kepulauan Ayau is home to a small population of around 2,000 people, primarily indigenous communities who maintain traditional fishing and subsistence lifestyles. Administratively, the district is divided into several villages that manage local governance across the scattered islands. The region is characterized by pristine coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and exceptional marine biodiversity, though it remains less visited than the southern Raja Ampat islands due to its remote location. For those seeking postal services or administrative information, accessing postal code data for the various villages within Kepulauan Ayau district requires specific knowledge of this remote archipelago's unique geographical distribution.