Pulau-pulau Batu Timur Postal Codes: 22881 to 22884 | Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara

Key Facts

Pulau-pulau Batu Timur is a district (kecamatan) located in the Nias Selatan Regency of North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Situated in the eastern part of the Batu Islands archipelago, this district comprises numerous small islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, positioned approximately 150 kilometers southwest of the main Nias Island. The district covers an area of roughly 225 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000 people according to recent estimates. Pulau-pulau Batu Timur is administratively divided into 10 villages (desa), with the main settlements concentrated on the larger islands within the district. The region's economy is primarily based on fishing and small-scale agriculture, with coconut and clove cultivation being significant activities. As part of the remote Batu Islands, the district features pristine coral reefs and marine biodiversity that attract some ecotourism. The district office serves as the administrative center for coordinating local governance and development initiatives across the scattered island communities. To access detailed postal code information for the various villages within this district, visitors can explore the specific sub-regional listings available through our comprehensive location database.