Kayoa Utara Postal Codes: 97781 | Halmahera Selatan, Maluku Utara

Key Facts

Kayoa Utara is a district (kecamatan) located in the southern part of Halmahera Selatan Regency within North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Situated in the northern section of the Kayoa Islands archipelago, this district occupies a strategic position in the Maluku Sea, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Halmahera Island's southern coast. Geographically, Kayoa Utara comprises several islands including the northern portion of Kayoa Island itself along with smaller surrounding islets, characterized by coastal lowlands and hilly interiors typical of volcanic island formations in this region. With an estimated population of around 15,000-20,000 people spread across multiple villages, the district covers approximately 150-200 square kilometers of land area. Kayoa Utara is administratively divided into several villages (desa) that serve as the basic administrative units for local governance and community organization. The district's economy primarily revolves around fishing, small-scale agriculture including nutmeg and clove cultivation, and limited tourism centered around its pristine beaches and marine biodiversity. As part of the Coral Triangle, the waters surrounding Kayoa Utara support rich marine ecosystems with coral reefs that attract both subsistence fishing and occasional diving enthusiasts. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various villages within Kayoa Utara district, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this island community.