Gane Barat Utara Postal Codes: 97789 | Halmahera Selatan, Maluku Utara

Key Facts

Gane Barat Utara is a district (kecamatan) located in the southern part of Halmahera Island within Halmahera Selatan Regency, Maluku Utara Province, Indonesia. Situated in the western portion of Halmahera Selatan, this district occupies the northern section of the Gane Peninsula, which extends into the Molucca Sea. Gane Barat Utara covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 people, primarily engaged in agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade. The district is administratively divided into 10 villages (desa), including the main settlement of Sawat, which serves as the district's administrative center. Characterized by coastal lowlands and forested hills, the region features a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Local communities maintain traditional cultural practices while adapting to modern development, with the district serving as an important agricultural zone producing cloves, nutmeg, and coconut. The area's coastal location provides access to marine resources and supports local fishing communities. For those seeking detailed postal information and administrative services, Gane Barat Utara's village-level postal codes can be accessed through the regional postal directory system.

Neighboring Regions

• Gane Barat
• Gane Timur
• Obi