Muting Postal Codes: 99634 | Merauke, Papua

Key Facts

Muting is a district (kecamatan) located in the southeastern part of Merauke Regency, within the Papua province of Indonesia. Situated in the remote easternmost region of the Indonesian archipelago, Muting occupies a strategic position near the border with Papua New Guinea, characterized by vast lowland plains, extensive wetlands, and river systems that flow into the Arafura Sea. This district covers approximately 3,500 square kilometers of territory and serves as an important administrative and economic hub for the surrounding rural communities, with an estimated population of around 15,000 people primarily engaged in agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade. Muting is divided into several villages (desa) that dot its landscape, including the administrative center that shares the district's name, and it plays a crucial role in connecting remote settlements with the broader regional infrastructure. The district's tropical climate supports diverse ecosystems, from sago palm forests to mangrove swamps, which sustain local livelihoods and biodiversity. As part of the Merauke Regency's development initiatives, Muting benefits from basic public services and transportation links that facilitate access to education, healthcare, and markets. For detailed postal code information and administrative data for Muting's constituent villages, comprehensive resources are available to support navigation and communication within this distinctive Papuan district.

Neighboring Regions

• Ulilin
• Okaba
• Eligobel
• Jagebob
• Sota