Pulau Sebuku Postal Codes: 72155 | Kotabaru, Kalimantan Selatan

Key Facts

Pulau Sebuku is an island located in the Kotabaru Regency of South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Situated in the Java Sea off the southeastern coast of Borneo, this island forms part of the larger Sebuku Island group and lies approximately 15 kilometers east of the mainland Kalimantan coast. With an area of roughly 275 square kilometers, Pulau Sebuku is characterized by its tropical rainforest climate, coastal mangrove ecosystems, and hilly terrain that rises to elevations of around 300 meters. The island is administratively divided into several villages and is home to a population of approximately 8,000-10,000 residents who primarily engage in fishing, small-scale agriculture, and maritime trade. Pulau Sebuku's strategic location near major shipping lanes connecting the Makassar Strait with the Java Sea has historically made it an important navigational point for regional maritime traffic. The island's economy also benefits from its proximity to Kotabaru's urban center on the mainland, facilitating trade and transportation links. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Pulau Sebuku's various villages and settlements, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries.