Welcome to the Indonesia Tourism Forum, Where You Can Find Any Information About Indonesia.
Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Posts
    367

    Closer to the North Halmahera, Indonesia



    Geographically the regency of North Halmahera, with its capital Tobelo, is located in the eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago, on the northernmost boundary of the Maluku region, long known as history’s fabled Spice Islands.
    Administratively part of the province of North Maluku, it is centred on the northern part of Halmahera Island and includes numerous smaller islands.

    This regency extent for about 22.507,32 Km2 which is consist of 17.555,71 Km2 (78%) marine territory and 4.951,61 Km2 (22%) land.

    The population figures for North Halmahera Regency as of the year 2011 stood at 179.366.

    Some 75% of the population depend on farming or fishing for their livelihood. About 90% of them belong to one of the native ethnic groups of the region: Tobelorese, Galelarese, Lolodarese, Kaonese, Pagu and Modole. The remaining 10% are immigrants, especially from Java, Sulawesi and other parts of North Maluku notably Makian Island.

    North Halmahera has 50 islands which are scattered in both the Maluku Sea to the west and the Halmahera Sea to the east. Visitors to the region will find idyllic small islets, beautiful white sand beaches, rich coral reefs teeming with colorful fish and other marine life, diverse flora and fauna in our rainforests, exotic and unique cultural traditions as well as historical relics particularly from the WW II period.



    Country: Indonesia
    Province: Maluku Utara
    Area: 22.507,32 km2
    Population: 179.366 (2011)
    Capital: Tobelo
    Bupati: Ir. Hein Namotemo, MSP (2010-2015)
    Administrative Units: 17 districts, 196 villages
    Registered islands: 50 islands
    Etnics: 90% etnis Halmahera, plus Javanese minority
    Language:Indonesian and native language (Galela, Tobelo, Loloda, Pagu)

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Posts
    881
    Beautiful Beaches in North Halmahera




Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
2011