Maluku Utara Postal Codes: 97711 to 97869

Key Facts

Maluku Utara, often referred to as North Maluku, is a province of Indonesia located in the northeastern part of the Maluku Islands. Situated in the northern section of the larger Maluku province, it occupies a strategic position between the islands of Sulawesi to the west and Papua to the east. The province covers an area of approximately 31,982 square kilometers and has a population of around 1.3 million people according to recent estimates. Administratively, North Maluku is divided into 8 regencies and 2 cities, with Sofifi serving as the provincial capital since 2010, replacing the former capital of Ternate. The province is characterized by its volcanic archipelago geography, featuring numerous islands including Halmahera (the largest), Ternate, Tidore, Bacan, and the Sula Islands. This region plays a crucial role in Indonesia's eastern maritime corridor and offers comprehensive postal code coverage across all its constituent municipalities and districts for efficient mail delivery and administrative purposes.