Numfor Barat Postal Codes, Biak Numfor, Papua Indonesia

Postal codes for Numfor Barat range from 98562 to 98564 in Papua, Biak Numfor, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Numfor Barat.

Numfor Barat on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Numfor Barat districts in Indonesia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Numfor Barat

Key Facts

Numfor Barat is a district (kecamatan) located on the western part of Numfor Island within the Biak Numfor Regency of Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the Cenderawasih Bay of the Pacific Ocean, this district occupies the western portion of the relatively small Numfor Island, which lies approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Biak Island, the regency's main island. Numfor Barat covers an area of approximately 85 square kilometers and has a population of around 3,000-4,000 residents, primarily consisting of indigenous Papuan communities with some mixed populations from other parts of Indonesia. The district is characterized by coastal villages, tropical rainforests, and traditional agricultural practices, with fishing and subsistence farming being the main economic activities. Administratively, Numfor Barat is divided into several villages (desa) that are scattered along the coastline and interior areas of western Numfor Island. The district's infrastructure includes basic government services, elementary schools, and limited healthcare facilities serving the local communities. For those seeking to access postal services or send correspondence to this remote district, understanding the specific village-level postal codes within Numfor Barat is essential for accurate mail delivery to this part of eastern Indonesia.