Yigi Postal Codes: 99902 to 99919 | Nduga, Papua

Key Facts

Yigi is a district (kecamatan) located in Nduga Regency, within the Papua Province of Indonesia. Situated in the central highlands of Papua, Yigi occupies a strategic position in the mountainous interior of the island, characterized by rugged terrain and dense tropical forests typical of the region. The district serves as an important administrative and cultural center for the local indigenous communities who have inhabited this area for generations. While precise population figures for Yigi specifically are challenging to obtain due to the remote nature of the region, the district likely contains several thousand residents living in scattered settlements across its territory. The area covers approximately several hundred square kilometers of mountainous landscape, with elevations ranging from moderate highland valleys to more extreme mountain peaks. Yigi is administratively divided into multiple villages (desa) that serve as the basic governance units for local communities. The district's economy is primarily based on subsistence agriculture, hunting, and gathering, with some small-scale trade connecting it to neighboring districts. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Yigi's constituent villages and surrounding areas, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this remote but culturally rich Papuan district.

Neighboring Regions

• Mbuwa
• Moba
• Mugi
• Kegayem
• Mebarok