Salawati Utara Postal Codes: 98495 | Raja Ampat, Papua Barat

Key Facts

Salawati Utara is a district (kecamatan) located in the Raja Ampat Regency of West Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the northwestern part of the Bird's Head Peninsula, this district encompasses the northern portion of Salawati Island, one of the four main islands that form the Raja Ampat archipelago. Geographically positioned between the Dampier Strait to the north and the narrow Salawati Strait to the south, Salawati Utara covers approximately 400 square kilometers of land area and supports a population of around 5,000 residents. The district is administratively divided into 7 villages (desa) that are primarily concentrated along the coastal areas, with the interior consisting of dense tropical rainforest and limestone karst formations characteristic of the region. As part of the Coral Triangle, Salawati Utara's coastal waters contain rich marine biodiversity, though the district itself is less developed for tourism compared to other parts of Raja Ampat. The local economy relies mainly on subsistence fishing, small-scale agriculture, and limited copra production. To access detailed postal code information for the villages within Salawati Utara district, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional listings available through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Salawati Tengah
• Salawati Selatan
• Waigeo Barat
• Waigeo Barat Kepulauan