Barangin Postal Codes, Sawah Lunto, Sumatera Barat Indonesia

Postal codes for Barangin range from 27421 to 27427 in Sumatera Barat, Sawah Lunto, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Barangin.

Barangin on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Barangin 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 Barangin

Key Facts

Barangin is a district (kecamatan) located within the city of Sawah Lunto in West Sumatra province, Indonesia. Situated in the central part of Sawah Lunto, Barangin serves as one of the city's key administrative subdivisions. The district covers an area of approximately 27.5 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 residents according to recent estimates. Barangin is administratively divided into 4 villages (kelurahan): Durian I, Durian II, Kolok, and Pasar. The district's name reflects its historical significance, with 'Barangin' meaning 'place of ashes' in the local Minangkabau language, referencing the area's mining heritage. As part of Sawah Lunto, Barangin shares in the city's rich history as a former coal mining center during the Dutch colonial era, with several historical mining sites and colonial-era buildings still preserved within the district. The area features a mix of urban and semi-rural landscapes, with residential areas interspersed with small-scale agricultural plots and remnants of mining infrastructure. Barangin's location within the Bukit Barisan mountain range gives it a hilly topography characteristic of West Sumatra's highlands. For those seeking detailed location information, this district serves as an important administrative level for accessing precise postal code data and local service information for its constituent villages.

Neighboring Regions

* Lembah Segar

* Silungkang

* Talawi