Alemsom Postal Codes: 99411 | Pegunungan Bintang, Papua

Key Facts

Alemsom is a district (kecamatan) located in the Pegunungan Bintang Regency of Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the central highlands region of Papua, Alemsom lies within the rugged Star Mountains range that gives the regency its name, characterized by mountainous terrain, dense tropical forests, and remote river valleys. This district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and serves as home to several indigenous communities, primarily from the Ngalum and other Papuan ethnic groups who maintain traditional lifestyles and cultural practices. Administratively, Alemsom is divided into multiple villages (desa) that are scattered throughout its challenging topography, with the district center functioning as the primary administrative and service hub for the surrounding communities. The region's economy is predominantly based on subsistence agriculture, hunting, and gathering, with some small-scale trade connecting the isolated villages. As part of Indonesia's easternmost province, Alemsom represents one of the country's most remote administrative districts, where access to modern infrastructure and services remains limited due to the difficult terrain and transportation challenges. Visitors and residents seeking postal services and administrative information for Alemsom's constituent villages can find detailed postal code data and location specifics through regional administrative resources.

Neighboring Regions

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