Sorong Postal Codes, Papua Barat Indonesia

Postal codes for Sorong range from 98361 to 98471 in Papua Barat, Indonesia. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Sorong, choose from the districts listed below.

Districts in Sorong

Sorong on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Sorong regencies in Indonesia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Sorong

Key Facts

Sorong is a city located in the Indonesian province of West Papua (Papua Barat), serving as the provincial capital and a major urban center in the region. Situated on the northwestern tip of the Bird's Head Peninsula, Sorong occupies a strategic position overlooking the Dampier Strait and is the primary gateway to the Raja Ampat Islands archipelago. With an approximate population of around 280,000 people spread across an area of approximately 1,105 square kilometers, Sorong functions as the economic and administrative hub of West Papua Province. The city is administratively divided into 10 districts (kecamatan), which are further subdivided into numerous urban villages (kelurahan) and rural villages (desa). As a bustling port city, Sorong serves as a crucial transportation and logistics center for the surrounding region, with its economy heavily dependent on shipping, trade, and services supporting the oil and gas industry. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Sorong's various districts and neighborhoods, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries and navigation needs.

Neighboring Regions

* Sorong Regency

* Raja Ampat Regency