Pulau-Pulau Batu Barat Postal Codes: 22883 | Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara

Key Facts

Pulau-Pulau Batu Barat is a district (kecamatan) located in the Nias Selatan Regency of North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Situated in the western part of the Batu Islands archipelago, this district encompasses the westernmost islands of the Batu group in the Indian Ocean, approximately 150 kilometers southeast of Nias Island. The district covers an area of approximately 215 square kilometers and serves as an administrative center for the western Batu Islands. Pulau-Pulau Batu Barat is divided into several villages (desa) that are spread across its constituent islands, with the main settlements typically concentrated on the larger islands within the district. The region is characterized by its tropical marine environment, with white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and clear waters that support local fishing communities. As part of the remote Batu Islands, the district maintains traditional cultural practices while developing modern administrative functions. For those seeking postal services and administrative information, the district provides access to postal code data for its constituent villages and settlements throughout the western Batu Islands.