Wewak Postal Codes, East Sepik Papua New Guinea

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Wewak, located in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Wewak to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Wewak on the Map

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

What to Know About Wewak

Key Facts

Wewak is the capital of East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea, serving as the primary administrative and commercial center for the region. Located on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea along the Bismarck Sea, Wewak occupies a strategic coastal position at the mouth of the Sepik River, approximately 875 kilometers northwest of the national capital, Port Moresby. The town covers an area of about 16 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 25,000 people, making it one of the larger urban centers in the country's northern regions. Wewak is divided into several wards and suburban areas that facilitate local governance and community organization. As the provincial capital, it hosts key government offices, educational institutions including the University of Papua New Guinea's Wewak Campus, and serves as a vital transportation hub with an international airport and seaport connecting the Sepik region to other parts of the country. The town's economy is primarily based on government services, trade, and small-scale commerce, with growing importance in tourism due to its proximity to the famous Sepik River culture and the nearby islands of the Bismarck Archipelago. For detailed postal code information and addressing within Wewak's various suburban areas and wards, comprehensive postal code data is available for accurate mail delivery and location identification.

Neighboring Regions

* Yangoru-Saussia

* Wosera-Gawi

* Ambunti-Dreikikir