Dekai Postal Codes, Yahukimo, Papua Indonesia

The postal code for Dekai is 99702 in Papua, Yahukimo, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Dekai.

Dekai on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Dekai districts in Indonesia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Dekai

Key Facts

Dekai is the capital town of Yahukimo Regency, serving as the administrative and economic center of this highland region in Papua Province, Indonesia. Located in the central highlands of Papua, Dekai sits at an elevation of approximately 1,800 meters above sea level in the rugged terrain of the Jayawijaya Mountains. The town serves as a crucial hub for the surrounding rural communities, with an estimated population of around 15,000-20,000 residents, primarily from indigenous Papuan ethnic groups. As the regency capital, Dekai contains the main government offices, markets, schools, and healthcare facilities that serve Yahukimo's population. The town's strategic location along the Baliem Valley makes it an important transportation and trade center for the highland communities. Dekai experiences a tropical highland climate with moderate temperatures year-round, distinct from the hotter coastal regions of Papua. The town serves as the gateway to exploring Yahukimo's diverse cultural heritage and natural attractions, including traditional Papuan villages and mountain landscapes. For those seeking to access postal services and administrative information, Dekai provides the central point for obtaining postal codes and addressing systems for Yahukimo Regency's various districts and villages.

Neighboring Regions

* Kurima

* Kosarek

* Ninia

* Sela

* Sobaham

* Ubahak

* Wusama

* Yogosem