Naikere Postal Codes: 98342 | Teluk Wondama, Papua Barat

Key Facts

Naikere is a district (kecamatan) located within Teluk Wondama Regency in the province of West Papua, Indonesia. Situated in the eastern part of Teluk Wondama, this administrative region occupies a coastal position along the Cenderawasih Bay, characterized by its tropical rainforest terrain and proximity to the Wondama Gulf. The district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and serves as home to several thousand residents, primarily from indigenous Papuan communities who maintain traditional livelihoods including fishing, subsistence agriculture, and forest resource utilization. Naikere is administratively divided into multiple villages (desa) that are scattered across its territory, each representing distinct community settlements within this remote but culturally rich district. The local economy relies heavily on marine resources from the surrounding waters and small-scale agricultural production, with limited infrastructure connecting the district to broader regional networks. As part of Indonesia's easternmost territories, Naikere represents the intricate administrative structure that enables postal and governmental services to reach even the most remote communities throughout the archipelago, facilitating access to essential information and resources for its residents.

Neighboring Regions

• Rasiei
• Wasior
• Windesi
• Rumberpon
• Wamesa