Beraur Postal Codes: 98431 to 98438 | Sorong, Papua Barat

Key Facts

Beraur is a district (kecamatan) located in Sorong Regency within the province of Papua Barat, Indonesia. Situated in the western part of the Bird's Head Peninsula of New Guinea, Beraur occupies a strategic position in the northeastern section of Sorong Regency, bordered by the Dampier Strait to the north. This district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily consisting of indigenous Papuan communities with diverse cultural traditions. Beraur is administratively divided into 12 villages (desa), including the main settlement areas that serve as local administrative and economic centers. The district's economy is predominantly based on agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade, with some communities engaged in subsistence farming of sago, sweet potatoes, and other local crops. Beraur's landscape features a mix of coastal areas along the Dampier Strait and inland forested regions, providing diverse ecological habitats. For those seeking detailed location information, postal codes and administrative data are available for each of Beraur's 12 constituent villages through local government resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Salawati
• Mariat
• Maudus
• Sayosa