Hibala Postal Codes: 22881 | Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara

Key Facts

Hibala is a district (kecamatan) located in the South Nias Regency (Nias Selatan) of North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Situated in the southern part of the Nias archipelago, Hibala occupies a strategic position within this island chain in the Indian Ocean, southwest of mainland Sumatra. The district encompasses several islands including the main Hibala Island, with its administrative center typically located in one of the coastal settlements that serve the local communities. While specific population figures for Hibala district are not widely documented in international sources, it falls within the broader South Nias Regency which had a population of approximately 308,000 people according to the 2020 Indonesian census. The district covers a land area that includes both the main island and surrounding smaller islets, characterized by coastal terrain and inland hills typical of the Nias archipelago. Hibala is administratively divided into several villages (desa) that form the basic governance structure serving the local population. The district's economy primarily revolves around fishing, small-scale agriculture, and limited tourism, with transportation connections mainly by boat to other parts of the Nias islands. For residents and businesses seeking postal services, accessing accurate postal code information for Hibala's constituent villages requires consulting the specific codes assigned to each administrative village within the district.