Bacan Timur Postal Codes, Halmahera Selatan, Maluku Utara Indonesia

The postal code for Bacan Timur is 97791 in Maluku Utara, Halmahera Selatan, Indonesia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Bacan Timur.

Bacan Timur on the Map

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

What to Know About Bacan Timur

Key Facts

Bacan Timur is a district (kecamatan) located in the southern part of Bacan Island within Halmahera Selatan Regency, Maluku Utara Province, Indonesia. Situated in the eastern portion of the Indonesian archipelago, this district occupies the eastern section of Bacan Island, which lies southwest of the larger Halmahera Island. Bacan Timur covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 25,000 people, primarily engaged in agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade. The district is administratively divided into 15 villages (desa), with Labuha serving as both the district capital and the regency capital of Halmahera Selatan. The region features a tropical climate with lush vegetation, coastal areas, and mountainous terrain, supporting diverse agricultural activities including coconut, clove, and nutmeg cultivation. Bacan Timur's strategic location along maritime trade routes has historically made it an important center in the spice trade network. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Bacan Timur's 15 constituent villages, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate communication and service delivery throughout this eastern Bacan district.

Neighboring Regions

* Bacan

* Bacan Barat

* Bacan Selatan

* Bacan Barat Utara