Tahuna Postal Codes: 95811 to 95813 | Kepulauan Sangihe, Sulawesi Utara

Key Facts

Tahuna is the capital town and administrative center of the Sangihe Islands Regency (Kepulauan Sangihe) in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Located on the main island of Sangihe Besar, Tahuna serves as the primary urban hub for the entire Sangihe archipelago, positioned approximately 120 kilometers northeast of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi. The town occupies a strategic coastal location facing the Celebes Sea, with an estimated population of around 25,000 residents. As the regency's seat of government, Tahuna encompasses the town's urban area and serves as the central point for administration, commerce, and transportation for the surrounding islands. The town is divided into several urban villages (kelurahan) that form its municipal structure, including areas such as Tahuna Kota, Tahuna Timur, and Tahuna Barat. Tahuna features essential infrastructure including a port that connects to other islands in the archipelago and mainland Sulawesi, an airport with regular flights to Manado, government offices, markets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The town's economy revolves around local government services, trade, fishing, and limited tourism, serving as the gateway to explore the Sangihe Islands' unique biodiversity and cultural heritage. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Tahuna's various neighborhoods and the wider Sangihe Islands region can be accessed through official postal services.