Morotai Selatan Barat Postal Codes: 97770 to 97771 | Pulau Morotai, Maluku Utara

Key Facts

Morotai Selatan Barat is a district (kecamatan) located on the southern and western parts of Morotai Island in North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Situated in the northernmost reaches of the Maluku Islands, this administrative region occupies a strategic position within the larger Morotai Island, which itself lies northeast of Halmahera. Morotai Selatan Barat covers a substantial portion of the island's land area, though specific square kilometer measurements for this district alone are not widely documented in public sources. The district encompasses several villages and settlements that dot its coastal and inland areas, serving as administrative centers for local governance. Historically, Morotai Island gained significance during World War II as a major Allied base, and this district shares in that historical legacy. The terrain typically features coastal lowlands giving way to forested hills inland, with the district benefiting from the tropical climate characteristic of the region. As a district within the Morotai Regency, Morotai Selatan Barat plays a crucial role in local administration and community development. For those seeking detailed postal code information for the various villages and sub-regions within Morotai Selatan Barat, comprehensive postal code data is available through regional postal services.