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

Key Facts

Bacan Barat is a district (kecamatan) located in the southern part of Bacan Island within Halmahera Selatan Regency, Maluku Utara Province, Indonesia. Situated in the western section of Bacan Island, this administrative district forms part of the larger Bacan archipelago, which lies between Halmahera to the north and Obi Islands to the south. As one of the primary districts on Bacan Island, Bacan Barat covers a significant portion of the island's western territory and serves as an important local government unit for the surrounding communities. The district encompasses several villages and settlements that rely primarily on agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade for their livelihoods. While specific population figures for Bacan Barat district are not readily available, the broader Halmahera Selatan Regency had approximately 250,000 residents according to recent estimates, with Bacan Barat representing one of the more populated districts within the regency. The district is administratively divided into multiple villages (desa) that coordinate local governance and public services for residents. For those seeking detailed postal information and administrative services within Bacan Barat district, comprehensive postal code data is available for all its constituent villages and sub-regions through our database.

Neighboring Regions

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