Aru Utara Timur Batuley Postal Codes: 97663 | Kepulauan Aru, Maluku

Key Facts

Aru Utara Timur Batuley is a district (kecamatan) located in the Aru Islands Regency of Maluku province, Indonesia. Situated in the easternmost part of the Aru archipelago, this district encompasses the Batuley Islands and surrounding areas in the northeastern sector of the regency. The district covers approximately 200 square kilometers of land and marine territory, with a population of around 3,000 residents primarily engaged in fishing, small-scale agriculture, and traditional crafts. Aru Utara Timur Batuley is administratively divided into several villages (desa) that are scattered across the islands, including the main settlements on Batuley Island itself. The district's geography is characterized by low-lying coral islands, mangrove forests, and rich marine biodiversity that supports the local economy. As part of the remote Aru Islands, Aru Utara Timur Batuley maintains strong cultural traditions while facing challenges typical of eastern Indonesia's outer islands, including limited infrastructure and connectivity. This district serves as an important administrative unit for organizing local governance and public services across its island communities. For detailed postal code information and administrative data for the villages within Aru Utara Timur Batuley district, comprehensive regional databases are available.