Salawati Timur Postal Codes, Sorong, Papua Barat Indonesia

The postal code for Salawati Timur is 98422 in Papua Barat, Sorong, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Salawati Timur.

Salawati Timur on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Salawati Timur 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 Timur

Key Facts

Salawati Timur is a district (kecamatan) located on Salawati Island in the Sorong Regency of West Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the eastern portion of Salawati Island, which lies just off the northwestern coast of the Bird's Head Peninsula in West Papua, this district occupies a strategic position within the Raja Ampat archipelago. Salawati Timur 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 some transmigrant populations. The district is administratively divided into 10 villages (desa) that are scattered across its territory, which features a mix of coastal lowlands and forested interior regions. As part of the larger Raja Ampat Islands known for their exceptional marine biodiversity, Salawati Timur benefits from rich coastal resources while also maintaining traditional land-based livelihoods. The district serves as an important administrative center for the eastern part of Salawati Island, providing basic government services and infrastructure to its resident communities. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for each of the district's constituent villages to facilitate mail delivery and location-based services throughout Salawati Timur.

Neighboring Regions

* Salawati Barat

* Salawati Tengah

* Salawati Selatan