Wamesa Postal Codes: 98335 | Teluk Wondama, Papua Barat

Key Facts

Wamesa is a district (kecamatan) located in Teluk Wondama Regency, within the province of West Papua, Indonesia. Situated in the eastern part of Teluk Wondama, Wamesa 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 has an estimated population of around 8,000-10,000 people, primarily consisting of indigenous Papuan communities with the Wamesa ethnic group being predominant. Wamesa is administratively divided into several villages (desa), including Wamesa Tengah, Wamesa II, and other surrounding settlements that form the core residential and administrative centers of the district. The local economy is largely based on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade, with limited infrastructure development typical of remote Papuan regions. As part of Indonesia's easternmost territory, Wamesa represents an important administrative unit for local governance and community services in this geographically isolated area. For those seeking detailed location information, postal codes and specific address data for Wamesa's constituent villages can be accessed through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Rasiei
• Rumberpon
• Naikere
• Wasior
• Windesi