Salawati Selatan Postal Codes, Sorong, Papua Barat Indonesia

Postal codes for Salawati Selatan range from 98424 to 98425 in Papua Barat, Sorong, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Salawati Selatan.

Salawati Selatan on the Map

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

What to Know About Salawati Selatan

Key Facts

Salawati Selatan is a district (kecamatan) located in Sorong Regency, within the province of Papua Barat, Indonesia. Situated in the southern part of Sorong Regency, this district encompasses the southern portion of Salawati Island, one of the Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua's renowned archipelago. Geographically positioned in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Salawati Selatan benefits from its location within one of the world's most biodiverse marine regions. The district covers an area of approximately 300 square kilometers and serves as home to several thousand residents, primarily engaged in fishing, small-scale agriculture, and increasingly, tourism-related activities due to its proximity to world-class diving destinations. Salawati Selatan is administratively divided into multiple villages (desa) that dot the island's southern coastline and interior areas. The district's landscape features a combination of coastal mangroves, tropical forests, and traditional settlements that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous communities. As part of the Raja Ampat Islands, known for their spectacular marine biodiversity, Salawati Selatan offers access to postal code information for its constituent villages, facilitating communication and administrative services throughout this remote but strategically important district.

Neighboring Regions

* Salawati Tengah

* Salawati Utara

* Salawati Barat