Batani Postal Codes: 99441 to 99576 | Pegunungan Bintang, Papua

Key Facts

Batani is a district (kecamatan) located in the Pegunungan Bintang Regency of Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the central highlands region of Papua, Batani lies within the rugged Star Mountains range that gives the regency its name, positioned in the northeastern part of the regency near the international border with Papua New Guinea. This remote district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and serves as home to an estimated population of around 8,000-10,000 people, primarily consisting of indigenous Papuan communities belonging to various highland tribes. The district's topography is characterized by steep mountain valleys, dense tropical forests, and numerous small rivers that flow through the region, creating challenging but ecologically rich terrain. Batani is administratively divided into several villages (desa) that are scattered throughout the mountainous landscape, with the district capital serving as the main administrative and service center for the local population. The economy is predominantly based on subsistence agriculture, with sweet potatoes, taro, and other root crops forming the staple diet, supplemented by hunting and gathering from the surrounding forests. Access to postal code information for Batani's constituent villages is essential for facilitating communication, government services, and development programs in this remote highland district.

Neighboring Regions

• Iwur
• Kiwirok
• Oksibil
• Okbibab