Siau Timur Postal Codes: 95861 | Siau Tagulandang Biaro, Sulawesi Utara

Key Facts

Siau Timur is a district (kecamatan) located on the eastern part of Siau Island within the Siau Tagulandang Biaro Regency of North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This administrative region occupies the eastern coastal and inland areas of Siau Island, which is part of the Sangihe Islands archipelago stretching between Sulawesi and Mindanao in the Philippines. The district serves as one of the primary administrative divisions of Siau Island, characterized by its volcanic landscape dominated by Mount Karangetang, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes located in the island's northern section. While specific population and area data for Siau Timur district alone is limited, the broader Siau Tagulandang Biaro Regency had approximately 72,203 residents according to the 2020 census, distributed across its various districts including Siau Timur. The district is organized into several villages (desa/kelurahan) that manage local governance and community services. As an administrative unit within Indonesia's complex territorial structure, Siau Timur plays a crucial role in local governance and provides access to postal code information and administrative services for residents and businesses within its jurisdiction.