Kaptel Postal Codes: 99636 | Merauke, Papua
The Postal Codes (Kode pos) for Kaptel is 99636 in Merauke, Papua, Merauke, Indonesia. The table below lists Postal Codes and postcodes for places within Kaptel.
Postal Codes for Places in Kaptel
Showing 5 places in Kaptel. Last verified with official records on April 21, 2026.
| Bu Epe | |
| Ihalik | |
| Kanis Kobat | |
| Kaptel | |
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Sample Address Format for Kaptel
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Kaptel, Merauke, Papua, 99636
INDONESIA
Kaptel on the Map
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Kaptel Quick Facts
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Indonesia → Papua → Merauke |
| Postal Code | 99636 |
| Province | Papua |
| Regencies | Merauke |
| ISO Codes | ID / IDN / 360 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .id |
| Coordinates | -7.391388, 140.046932 |
| Places | 5 |
What to Know About Kaptel
Key Facts
Kaptel is a district (kecamatan) located in the southern part of Merauke Regency, within the Papua province of Indonesia. Situated in the southeasternmost region of Indonesia, Kaptel lies near the border with Papua New Guinea, characterized by its flat, low-lying terrain typical of the Merauke area, which is part of the vast alluvial plains of southern Papua. The district covers an approximate area of 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000 people, primarily from indigenous Papuan ethnic groups such as the Marind and Kanum, with subsistence agriculture, sago processing, and fishing being key economic activities. Kaptel is divided into 5 villages (kampung): Kaptel, Wan, Kuler, Bow Mabu, and Yagamit, each representing distinct community settlements within the district's largely rural and forested landscape. As a remote administrative unit, Kaptel plays a crucial role in local governance and service delivery, and accessing detailed postal code information for its constituent villages is essential for mail delivery, administrative coordination, and community development initiatives in this frontier region.
Neighboring Regions
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