Nias Barat Postal Codes: 22812 to 22875 | Sumatera Utara

Key Facts

Nias Barat is a regency located in the North Sumatra province of Indonesia, situated on the western coast of Nias Island in the Indian Ocean. This administrative region was established in 2008 through the division of the larger Nias Regency, reflecting the growing population and development needs of western Nias. Geographically positioned between 0°30' and 1°30' North latitude and 97°00' and 98°00' East longitude, Nias Barat covers approximately 520 square kilometers of land area and serves as home to around 85,000 residents according to recent estimates. The regency is administratively divided into 8 districts (kecamatan) that include Lahomi, Sirombu, Mandrehe, Mandrehe Barat, Mandrehe Utara, Lolofitu Moi, Ulu Moro'o, and Moro'o, each containing numerous villages that maintain the traditional culture and customs of the Nias people. As the westernmost part of Nias Island, the region features rugged coastal terrain with significant elevation changes from the shoreline to inland areas, creating diverse microclimates and ecological zones. Visitors and residents can access comprehensive postal code information for all sub-regions within Nias Barat through our detailed directory services.

Neighboring Regions

• Nias Regency
• Nias Utara