Ohoitahit – a small settlement in the Molucca archipelago, within the administrative area of Kota Tual
Ohoitahit is a settlement belonging to Pulau Dullah Utara district in Kota Tual administrative city, Maluku province, in eastern Indonesia. As one of the smaller inhabited points in the Molucca archipelago, it is located in the Banda Sea region based on its coordinates, at approximately −5.58 latitude and 132.80 east longitude. Kota Tual is the second-largest city in Maluku province, with a population of 91,275 as of mid-2024. Comprehensive, detailed statistical or local historical sources specifically about Ohoitahit are not available; therefore, the following description primarily reflects the broader, regency-level context.
General overview
Ohoitahit is a settlement classified within Pulau Dullah Utara district, which belongs to Kota Tual city. Kota Tual itself became an autonomous city (kota otonom) in 2007: the Indonesian parliament separated it from the former Kabupaten Maluku Tenggara territory through law number 31 of 2007. This independence triggered legal disputes, though the Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi) confirmed the validity of the city's autonomous status. In the case of Ohoitahit, direct population figures, area data, or other municipal indicators specific to the village do not appear in available sources, so the precise size and internal structure of the settlement cannot be determined on the basis of current data. Based on the name of Pulau Dullah Utara district, it encompasses the northern part of Dullah island, suggesting that Ohoitahit itself is likely a community situated in an island and coastal environment; however, this connection too can only be inferred from coordinates and administrative classification, not verified from direct sources.
Real estate and investment
Specific real estate market data for Ohoitahit is not available. Considering the broader context of Kota Tual region, it can be said that in eastern Maluku province, the local real estate market generally operates at more modest volumes compared to major cities in western Indonesia, with transactions conducted primarily between local actors. Under Indonesian law applicable nationwide, foreigners cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate; for them, the constructs of Hak Pakai (usage rights) and Hak Sewa (lease rights) are available. Kota Tual, as the second-largest city in Maluku, performs certain local commercial and administrative functions, which maintains some infrastructure demand within the broader region. In small island villages – as Ohoitahit presumably is – the real estate market is typically narrow and illiquid, with values primarily reflecting local livelihood conditions. Before any investment decision, local legal and real estate advisory services are strongly recommended, as there may be considerable differences between individual districts and villages within the Kota Tual area.
Safety and security
Independent statistical sources on public security in Ohoitahit are not available. Maluku province experienced a period characterized by religious and political tensions in the early 2000s, which has since been followed by stabilization of the situation. Communities living within the Kota Tual area generally live under normal conditions of everyday security, although law enforcement infrastructure on remote islands is less dense than in larger cities. In smaller, sparsely inhabited island villages, community solidarity traditionally plays an important role in maintaining local order. However, a specific and reliable assessment of the public security situation in Ohoitahit cannot be conducted on the basis of available information, and travelers are advised to consult current foreign ministry advisories.
Tourist attractions
Published sources do not contain specific named tourist attractions expressly related to Ohoitahit. Within Kota Tual and the broader Maluku Tenggara region – of which Kota Tual was formerly part – the island landscape, coastal environment, and traditional local culture constitute the main attractions. The Moluccas generally represent a less-explored part of Indonesian tourism; however, natural characteristics typical of the region – including coral reefs, fish-rich waters, and tropical vegetation – are in principle present in the Kota Tual area as well. Verified, specific descriptions of actual attractions, natural values, or cultural events in Ohoitahit are not available, so direct assessment of tourism potential is not possible based on existing data.
Summary
Ohoitahit is a settlement located in Pulau Dullah Utara district within Kota Tual city, Maluku province. The most reliable data on the city is that with a population of 91,275 as of mid-2024, it constitutes the second-largest city in Maluku province and has operated as an independent autonomous administrative unit since 2007. Detailed, verifiable information specifically about the village remains limited, so the above description should largely be understood within the framework of the broader Kota Tual and Maluku province context. Those with interest in the area are advised to seek information from local sources.
