Kasiruta Timur Postal Codes: 97790 | Halmahera Selatan, Maluku Utara

Key Facts

Kasiruta Timur is a district (kecamatan) located in the Halmahera Selatan Regency of North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Situated in the eastern part of the Kasiruta Island, this administrative region forms part of the larger Bacan Archipelago in the Molucca Sea. Geographically positioned between Halmahera Island to the east and Obi Island to the west, Kasiruta Timur occupies a strategic location within the rich marine biodiversity of the Coral Triangle. The district covers approximately 150 square kilometers of land area and supports a population of around 8,000 residents, primarily engaged in fishing, small-scale agriculture, and clove cultivation. As one of the key administrative divisions within Halmahera Selatan, Kasiruta Timur is subdivided into several villages (desa) that dot the coastal areas and interior regions of eastern Kasiruta Island. The district's topography features coastal lowlands gradually rising to forested hills, with numerous small bays and inlets providing natural harbors for local fishing communities. Access to accurate postal code information for Kasiruta Timur's constituent villages is essential for efficient mail delivery, administrative services, and regional development planning throughout this island district.

Neighboring Regions

• Kasiruta Barat