Supiori Timur Postal Codes: 98573 | Supiori, Papua

Key Facts

Supiori Timur is a district (kecamatan) located on Supiori Island in Papua Province, Indonesia. Situated in the eastern part of Supiori Regency, this administrative region forms part of the larger Supiori Island, which lies just north of the main Papua landmass in Cenderawasih Bay. As one of the five districts within Supiori Regency, Supiori Timur encompasses the eastern coastal and interior areas of the island, characterized by tropical rainforests, coastal mangroves, and traditional Papuan villages. The district serves as an important administrative center for the eastern portion of the island, with its population primarily engaged in subsistence agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade. While specific population figures for Supiori Timur are not readily available, the entire Supiori Regency had approximately 21,000 residents according to the 2020 census, distributed across its five districts. The area maintains strong cultural connections to the indigenous Papuan communities and features the distinctive biodiversity of the region, including various endemic bird species and marine life in its coastal waters. Visitors and residents can access postal code information for the various villages and settlements within Supiori Timur to facilitate communication and administrative processes throughout this eastern district of Supiori Island.

Neighboring Regions

• Supiori Utara
• Supiori Selatan
• Kepulauan Aruri