Pulau Ternate Postal Codes: 97747 | Ternate, Maluku Utara

Key Facts

Pulau Ternate is a volcanic island and the main urban center of Ternate City, located in North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Situated in the Maluku Islands archipelago, this island lies off the western coast of the larger island of Halmahera and serves as the provincial capital of North Maluku. With an area of approximately 76 square kilometers, Pulau Ternate is dominated by the active Mount Gamalama volcano, which rises 1,715 meters above sea level and has shaped both the island's geography and history through numerous eruptions. The island has a population of around 200,000 people and is divided into several urban districts that comprise Ternate City, including North Ternate, Central Ternate, South Ternate, and Ternate Island District. Historically significant as one of the original Spice Islands, Pulau Ternate was a major center for the clove trade and the seat of the powerful Ternate Sultanate, which influenced much of eastern Indonesia. Today, the island serves as the administrative, economic, and educational hub for North Maluku Province, featuring important infrastructure such as Sultan Babullah Airport and the main seaport. For those seeking detailed location information, postal codes and administrative data are available for the various districts and neighborhoods across Pulau Ternate.