Merauke Postal Codes: 99604 to 99656 | Papua

Key Facts

Merauke is a regency (kabupaten) located in the southeasternmost part of Papua Province, Indonesia, bordering directly with Papua New Guinea. Situated at the eastern edge of the Indonesian archipelago, Merauke serves as a strategic border region and is the capital of South Papua Province. With an area of approximately 46,791 square kilometers, it is one of the largest regencies in Indonesia, characterized by vast lowland plains, extensive swamps, and tropical rainforests. The regency has a population of around 230,000 people according to recent estimates, comprising diverse ethnic groups including the indigenous Marind people alongside migrants from other parts of Indonesia. Merauke is administratively divided into 20 districts (kecamatan), which are further subdivided into numerous villages and urban wards. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, fisheries, and forestry, with the Merauke Integrated Food and Energy Estate being a major development project aimed at boosting national food security. As the easternmost urban center in Indonesia, Merauke plays a crucial role in border security and cross-border trade with Papua New Guinea. To access detailed postal code information for Merauke's districts and villages, users can navigate through the hierarchical location structure on our platform.

Neighboring Regions

• Boven Digoel Regency
• Mappi Regency
• Papua New Guinea