Kosarek Postal Codes: 99756 | Yahukimo, Papua

Key Facts

Kosarek is a district (kecamatan) located in Yahukimo Regency, within the Papua Province of Indonesia. Situated in the central highlands of Papua, this remote district lies in the mountainous interior region of the island, characterized by rugged terrain and dense tropical forests. Kosarek covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily consisting of indigenous Papuan communities from the Yali ethnic group. The district is administratively divided into several villages, including Kosarek, Holuwon, and Sela, which serve as the main population centers in this challenging mountainous landscape. As part of the highland region, Kosarek experiences a tropical montane climate with cooler temperatures than coastal areas and significant rainfall throughout the year. The local economy is predominantly based on subsistence agriculture, with sweet potatoes as the staple crop, along with hunting and gathering activities. This district represents one of the many administrative divisions within Yahukimo Regency that visitors can explore for postal code information and regional details through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Ninia
• Sela
• Ubahak
• Pronggoli
• Samenage
• Tangma
• Nipsan
• Sobaham
• Seredela
• Silo Karno Doga
• Kabianggama
• Kwelamdua
• Korupun
• Langda
• Bomela
• Suntamon
• Seredala
• Sobaham
• Tangma
• Ubalihi