Moskona Selatan Postal Codes: 98155 | Teluk Bintuni, Papua Barat

Key Facts

Moskona Selatan is a district (kecamatan) located in Teluk Bintuni Regency, within the Papua Barat province of Indonesia. Situated in the southern part of Teluk Bintuni Regency, this district occupies a strategic position in the Bird's Head Peninsula of Western New Guinea. Moskona Selatan covers a substantial land area of approximately 2,500 square kilometers and serves as an important administrative center for the surrounding rural communities. The district is characterized by its tropical rainforest terrain, which is part of the larger New Guinea rainforest ecosystem known for its rich biodiversity. With an estimated population of around 15,000 people, Moskona Selatan represents one of the more populated districts within Teluk Bintuni Regency. The district is administratively divided into several villages (desa) that serve as the primary settlement areas for the local population, which consists predominantly of indigenous Papuan communities. The economy of Moskona Selatan is primarily based on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trading activities, with some communities also engaged in traditional hunting and gathering practices. This district provides essential access to postal code information and administrative services for residents across its various village communities.

Neighboring Regions

• Moskona Utara
• Moskona Timur
• Moskona Barat
• Merdey
• Babo
• Sumuri