Yapen Barat Postal Codes, Kepulauan Yapen, Papua Indonesia

The postal code for Yapen Barat is 98648 in Papua, Kepulauan Yapen, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Yapen Barat.

Yapen Barat on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Yapen 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 Yapen Barat

Key Facts

Yapen Barat is a district (kecamatan) located in the western part of Yapen Islands Regency, within Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated on the western portion of Yapen Island in Cenderawasih Bay, this district occupies a strategic position within the larger archipelago. Yapen Barat serves as an important administrative center for the western Yapen region, with its geography characterized by coastal areas, inland hills, and tropical rainforest typical of the Papua region. The district covers approximately 500 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily consisting of indigenous Papuan communities who maintain traditional livelihoods including fishing, agriculture, and sago processing. Yapen Barat is divided into several villages (desa) that are scattered across its territory, each with distinct local governance structures. The district's economy is largely based on subsistence agriculture, with coconut, nutmeg, and cocoa being important cash crops, while fishing provides both sustenance and limited commercial activity. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Yapen Barat's constituent villages can be accessed through regional postal services to facilitate communication and administrative processes throughout this remote but vital district of the Yapen Islands.

Neighboring Regions

* Yapen Selatan

* Yapen Utara

* Yapen Timur