Air Garam Postal Codes: 99021 | Tolikara, Papua

Key Facts

Air Garam is a district (kecamatan) located in Tolikara Regency, within the Papua Province of Indonesia. Situated in the central highlands of Papua, this remote district lies in the easternmost part of Indonesia, characterized by mountainous terrain and dense tropical forests typical of the New Guinea highlands. While specific population data for Air Garam is limited due to its remote location, districts in this region typically have populations ranging from a few thousand to approximately 15,000 inhabitants, primarily consisting of indigenous Papuan communities. The district covers an area typical of Papuan highland districts, generally spanning several hundred square kilometers of rugged terrain. Air Garam is administratively divided into multiple villages (desa), which serve as the basic administrative units for local governance and community organization. The district's economy is predominantly based on subsistence agriculture, with sweet potatoes, taro, and other root crops being staple foods, supplemented by hunting and gathering from the surrounding forests. Access to Air Garam is challenging due to the mountainous landscape, with air transport and difficult overland routes being the primary means of connection to larger population centers. This district represents one of the many remote administrative units in Papua where accessing postal code information for its constituent villages is essential for mail delivery, government services, and regional development planning.

Neighboring Regions

• Karubaga
• Kembu
• Goyage
• Wunin
• Kondaga
• Nelawi
• Bokoneri
• Bewani