Bacan Barat Utara Postal Codes: 97791 | Halmahera Selatan, Maluku Utara

Key Facts

Bacan Barat Utara is a district (kecamatan) located in the southern part of Halmahera Island within the Halmahera Selatan Regency of North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Situated in the western portion of Halmahera Selatan, this district encompasses the northern section of Bacan Island and several smaller surrounding islands, positioned strategically in the Maluku Islands archipelago between the Molucca Sea and the Halmahera Sea. With an approximate area of several hundred square kilometers, Bacan Barat Utara features a diverse landscape that includes coastal areas, mountainous terrain, and tropical rainforests typical of the region. The district is administratively divided into multiple villages (desa) that serve as its basic administrative units, with the local population primarily engaged in agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade activities common throughout the Maluku Islands. As part of Indonesia's eastern island chain, Bacan Barat Utara experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons that support its rich biodiversity and agricultural productivity. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various villages within Bacan Barat Utara district, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries and navigation needs.

Neighboring Regions

• Bacan Barat
• Bacan Selatan
• Bacan Timur
• Bacan Timur Selatan