Taliabu Barat Postal Codes: 97794 | Pulau Taliabu, Maluku Utara

Key Facts

Taliabu Barat is a district (kecamatan) located on the western part of Taliabu Island in the North Maluku province of Indonesia. Situated within the Sula Islands archipelago, this administrative region occupies the western coastal and inland areas of Taliabu, the largest island in the Sula Islands group. The district covers approximately 1,200 square kilometers and serves as an important administrative and economic center for the western portion of the island. Taliabu Barat is characterized by its coastal settlements, tropical rainforest terrain, and traditional fishing communities that have long depended on the rich marine resources of the surrounding waters. The district is divided into several villages (desa) that spread across both coastal and inland areas, with the local economy primarily based on fisheries, small-scale agriculture, and limited tourism. As part of Indonesia's eastern island chain, Taliabu Barat experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, supporting diverse ecosystems including mangrove forests along its coastline and dense inland forests. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about the villages within Taliabu Barat district, comprehensive postal code data is available for all sub-regions through official Indonesian postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Taliabu Selatan
• Taliabu Timur
• Taliabu Utara