Obi Barat Postal Codes: 97792 | Halmahera Selatan, Maluku Utara

Key Facts

Obi Barat is a district (kecamatan) located in the southern part of Obi Island within Halmahera Selatan Regency, North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Situated in the western section of the Obi Islands archipelago, this district occupies a strategic position in the Banda Sea region of eastern Indonesia. With an approximate area of around 400 square kilometers, Obi Barat encompasses the western portion of Obi Island and several smaller surrounding islets. The district is administratively divided into several villages (desa) that serve the local population, which numbers approximately 8,000-10,000 residents primarily engaged in fishing, agriculture, and small-scale trade. The terrain of Obi Barat features coastal lowlands giving way to forested hills inland, with the district's economy heavily dependent on marine resources and subsistence farming. As part of the larger Maluku Islands chain, Obi Barat shares the region's tropical climate characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons. The district serves as an important local administrative center for the western part of Obi Island, providing basic government services and infrastructure to its scattered communities. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the villages within Obi Barat district, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific addressing needs.

Neighboring Regions

• Obi
• Obi Selatan
• Obi Timur