Ayip Postal Codes: 99776 | Asmat, Papua

Key Facts

Ayip is a district (kecamatan) located within the Asmat Regency of Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the southwestern part of Papua, Ayip lies within the vast lowland swamp forests that characterize much of the Asmat region, positioned along the coastal areas near the Arafura Sea. This remote district covers approximately 1,200 square kilometers of predominantly wetland terrain, with a population of around 3,500 people primarily belonging to indigenous Asmat communities who maintain traditional lifestyles closely connected to the region's rich natural resources. Ayip is administratively divided into 8 villages (kampung) that are scattered throughout the district's challenging terrain of rivers, mangroves, and tropical forests. The district serves as an important administrative center for local governance while preserving the unique cultural heritage of the Asmat people, known for their distinctive woodcarving traditions and elaborate ceremonial practices. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Ayip's constituent villages can be accessed through our comprehensive regional database.

Neighboring Regions

• Atsy
• Sawa Erma
• Suator
• Kolf Braza
• Suru-suru