Biak Barat Postal Codes: 98154 to 98545 | Biak Numfor, Papua

Key Facts

Biak Barat is a district (kecamatan) located in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the western part of Biak Island, this administrative region forms part of the larger Cenderawasih Bay area in the Pacific Ocean. Biak Barat covers approximately 200 square kilometers of land area and serves as home to around 15,000 residents, primarily from the Biak ethnic group who maintain their traditional Melanesian culture and languages. The district is characterized by coastal lowlands transitioning to forested hills inland, with a tropical rainforest climate that supports diverse flora and fauna. Administratively, Biak Barat is divided into several villages (desa) that serve as the basic governance units for local communities. The district's economy relies heavily on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade, with copra production being a significant agricultural activity. As part of the Biak Numfor archipelago, Biak Barat shares the region's rich biodiversity and serves as an important area for conservation efforts. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Biak Barat's constituent villages can be accessed through regional administrative services.

Neighboring Regions

• Biak Utara
• Biak Timur
• Biak Kota