Kepulauan Yapen Postal Codes: 98211 to 98655 | Papua

Key Facts

Kepulauan Yapen is a regency (kabupaten) located in Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the Cenderawasih Bay off the northern coast of Papua's mainland, this archipelago consists primarily of Yapen Island along with numerous smaller surrounding islands. Geographically positioned between 134° and 137° East longitude and 1° and 2° South latitude, Kepulauan Yapen covers approximately 2,050 square kilometers of land area and serves as an important administrative and economic hub for the surrounding island communities. The regency is divided into 16 districts (kecamatan) with a population of around 112,000 people according to recent estimates. The main town of Serui functions as both the regency capital and the primary urban center, offering government services, educational facilities, and commercial activities for the island's residents. The region features diverse topography ranging from coastal lowlands to mountainous interiors, with Mount Barawai reaching elevations over 1,400 meters. Local communities maintain traditional cultural practices while engaging in economic activities including fishing, agriculture, and small-scale trade. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for all districts within Kepulauan Yapen Regency to facilitate mail delivery and location-based services throughout the archipelago.