Tagulandang Postal Codes: 95863 | Siau Tagulandang Biaro, Sulawesi Utara

Key Facts

Tagulandang is an island and administrative district located in the Siau Tagulandang Biaro Regency of North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Situated in the northern part of the Sulawesi Sea, Tagulandang lies approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Manado, the provincial capital, and forms part of the Sangihe Islands archipelago. This volcanic island covers an area of about 105 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 25,000 people according to recent estimates. The island is administratively divided into 10 villages (desa) that are scattered along its coastline, with the main settlement being Bahoi on the western shore. Tagulandang is dominated by the active Mount Awu volcano, which rises to 1,320 meters above sea level and has experienced several significant eruptions throughout history, most notably in 1711, 1812, 1856, 1892, and 1966. The island's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with cloves, nutmeg, and coconuts being the main cash crops, while fishing also provides important livelihood opportunities for coastal communities. Visitors to Tagulandang can access comprehensive postal code information for all its villages through our detailed regional database.