Misool Timur Postal Codes: 98486 | Raja Ampat, Papua Barat

Key Facts

Misool Timur is a district (kecamatan) located in the southeastern part of the Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the eastern portion of Misool Island, this district encompasses the eastern coastal areas and numerous smaller islands that form part of the larger Misool archipelago. Misool Timur covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 5,000 people, primarily consisting of indigenous Papuan communities who maintain traditional fishing and subsistence lifestyles. The district is administratively divided into 12 villages (desa) that are scattered across the eastern Misool region, including coastal settlements and island communities. Geographically, Misool Timur features a rugged limestone coastline with dramatic karst formations, pristine coral reefs, and extensive mangrove forests that support rich marine biodiversity. The district's location within the Coral Triangle makes it part of one of the world's most biologically diverse marine ecosystems, with the surrounding waters containing some of Raja Ampat's most spectacular dive sites. Visitors to Misool Timur can access postal code information for its various villages to facilitate communication and navigation throughout this remote but ecologically significant district.

Neighboring Regions

• Misool Barat
• Misool Selatan