Ternate Postal Codes, Maluku Utara Indonesia

Postal codes for Ternate range from 97711 to 97747 in Maluku Utara, Indonesia. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Ternate, choose from the districts listed below.

Districts in Ternate

Ternate on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ternate regencies in Indonesia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Ternate

Key Facts

Ternate is a city located on Ternate Island in North Maluku province, Indonesia. Situated in the northern part of the Maluku Islands, Ternate serves as the provincial capital of North Maluku and holds significant historical importance as one of the former centers of the spice trade in the region. The city covers an area of approximately 162.17 square kilometers and has a population of around 215,000 people according to recent estimates. Ternate is administratively divided into 7 districts (kecamatan) that encompass both the main island and several smaller surrounding islands. The city's strategic position in the Maluku Sea has made it a crucial hub for transportation and commerce in eastern Indonesia. Historically famous for its clove production, Ternate was once the center of the powerful Ternate Sultanate, which played a major role in the spice trade that attracted European colonial powers to the region. Today, the city maintains its administrative importance while also developing its tourism potential, particularly around the iconic Mount Gamalama volcano that dominates the island's landscape. For those seeking detailed postal information, Ternate's seven districts contain numerous neighborhoods and villages with specific postal codes that can be accessed through our comprehensive database.