Essang Selatan Postal Codes: 95887 | Kepulauan Talaud, Sulawesi Utara

Key Facts

Essang Selatan is a district (kecamatan) located in the Talaud Islands Regency of North Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Situated in the southern part of the Talaud archipelago, this district occupies a strategic position in the northernmost reaches of Indonesia, closer to the Philippines than to mainland Sulawesi. Essang Selatan encompasses several islands and islets, with its administrative center typically located on one of the larger inhabited islands within the district. The district covers an area of approximately 150-200 square kilometers, though exact measurements vary due to the scattered island geography. With a population estimated between 15,000-20,000 residents, Essang Selatan maintains a predominantly coastal settlement pattern where communities engage in fishing, small-scale agriculture, and limited trade activities. The district is divided into multiple villages (desa) that are distributed across its various islands, each with its own local administration and community structure. The tropical marine climate supports rich biodiversity in surrounding coral reefs and marine ecosystems, which are vital to the local economy and food security. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Essang Selatan's constituent villages can be accessed through regional postal services to facilitate communication and administrative processes across this island district.