Tailarek Postal Codes: 99555 | Jayawijaya, Papua

Key Facts

Tailarek is a district (kecamatan) located in the Jayawijaya Regency of Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the central highlands of Papua, this mountainous district lies within the broader administrative framework of the Indonesian archipelago's easternmost province. Tailarek occupies a strategic position within Jayawijaya, characterized by its rugged terrain and highland topography typical of the Papua central range. While precise population figures for Tailarek specifically are not widely documented, the district forms part of Jayawijaya Regency which has an estimated population of over 200,000 people spread across its various districts. The district encompasses several villages and settlements that are home to indigenous Papuan communities, primarily from the Dani and other highland ethnic groups who have inhabited this region for centuries. Tailarek's administrative structure includes multiple villages that fall under its jurisdiction, each with their own local governance systems that operate within the broader Indonesian administrative framework. The district's economy is predominantly based on subsistence agriculture, with sweet potatoes being the staple crop, supplemented by pig farming and small-scale trading activities. As part of Indonesia's easternmost territory, Tailarek represents one of the many districts where visitors and residents can access detailed postal code information for its constituent villages and settlements through proper administrative channels.

Neighboring Regions

• Walaik
• Wita Way
• Wouma
• Asologaima
• Musatfak
• Hubikosi