Pagai Selatan Postal Codes: 25391 | Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat

Key Facts

Pagai Selatan, or South Pagai, is a district (kecamatan) within the Mentawai Islands Regency of West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Located in the southern part of the Mentawai archipelago, this district encompasses South Pagai Island and several smaller surrounding islands, situated approximately 130 kilometers off the western coast of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean. As part of the Mentawai Islands, Pagai Selatan features the region's characteristic topography of lush tropical rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant coral reefs, with its economy primarily based on fishing, agriculture, and increasingly, tourism focused on its world-class surf breaks and rich biodiversity. The district covers an area of approximately 644 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000 people, predominantly indigenous Mentawai people who maintain many of their traditional cultural practices. Pagai Selatan is divided into 6 villages (desa) that serve as the primary administrative subdivisions for local governance and community organization. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for these villages within Pagai Selatan district, our platform provides comprehensive access to facilitate communication and service delivery across this remote island community.