Weriagar Postal Codes: 98157 | Teluk Bintuni, Papua Barat

Key Facts

Weriagar is a district (kecamatan) located in the Teluk Bintuni Regency of West Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the northeastern part of the regency, Weriagar occupies a strategic position along the coastal areas of Bintuni Bay, one of the largest bays in the Indonesian archipelago. This district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000-10,000 people, primarily consisting of indigenous Papuan communities with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Weriagar is administratively divided into several villages (desa), including Weriagar, Weriagar Baru, Mogoi Baru, and other settlements that dot its landscape of lowland forests, mangrove ecosystems, and coastal plains. The district's economy is largely based on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and small-scale forestry, with some communities engaged in sago processing and traditional handicrafts. Weriagar's location within the broader Teluk Bintuni Regency places it in a region known for its rich natural resources, including significant natural gas reserves that have attracted industrial development in nearby areas. To access detailed postal code information for the villages within Weriagar District, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional listings available through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Babo
• Aroba
• Kaitaro
• Fafurwar
• Kuri