Kusuri – a small settlement in Tobelo Barat District, Kabupaten Halmahera Utara
Kusuri is an Indonesian settlement belonging to Tobelo Barat District (kecamatan), within the administrative area of Kabupaten Halmahera Utara (North Halmahera Regency). The regency forms part of Maluku Utara (North Maluku) Province, which belongs to the broader Maluku macro-region, known as the Moluccas. Based on its coordinates (1.484932 North latitude, 127.914703 East longitude), the settlement is located in inland areas close to the western coast of North Halmahera island. As no detailed, independent encyclopedic sources are available for the settlement itself, the following description relies primarily on verified data at the regency level and general conclusions that can be drawn from them.
General overview
Kusuri is a small, little-known village belonging to Tobelo Barat District. Based on the district's name, it is located west of Tobelo city — Tobelo itself serves as the capital of Kabupaten Halmahera Utara. The regency has a combined area of 3,891.62 km², with 206,233 residents registered at the end of 2024, indicating relatively low population density across the kabupaten as a whole. Consequently, settlements in Tobelo Barat District, likely including Kusuri, are typically small communities built on agricultural and fishing activities, relying on the region's natural resources. The landscape surrounding the village bears the general character of North Halmahera: hilly-mountainous interior areas, tropical vegetation, and features resulting from the island's geological activity. Currently, no publicly accessible, detailed documentation is available regarding the settlement's independent administrative, economic, or cultural significance.
Real estate and investment
No concrete, published data are available regarding Kusuri's real estate market. In the broader context of Kabupaten Halmahera Utara, it can be stated that mining is one of the dominant sectors in the regency's economy: the Gosowong and Toguraci gold mines in Malifut District, operated by PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals (NHM), generate regional-level economic activity. While this mining presence may increase demand for infrastructure in certain areas of the kabupaten, this impact is likely to affect small villages in Tobelo Barat District less directly. Under Indonesian land law (Undang-Undang Pokok Agraria), foreign nationals generally cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over land; alternative tenure forms, such as Hak Pakai (use rights), are available to them, though these also have their limitations. Given all these factors, the real estate market in Kusuri and its surroundings is likely to remain fundamentally local in character, and at the regional level, every investment decision requires preliminary legal and on-site orientation.
Safety and security
No concrete village-level statistics or detailed analysis are available regarding Kusuri's public safety. Generally speaking, Maluku Utara Province has stabilized following the religious conflicts of the early 2000s, and today the region is typically in a stable condition with respect to daily life. No independent public indicators are available for public safety in Kabupaten Halmahera Utara as a whole, so cautious framing is warranted. In rural, low-traffic areas throughout Indonesia, local community structures also play an important role in maintaining basic public order. For drawing conclusions about specific security risks, on-site and current local orientation is recommended.
Tourist attractions
No documented named tourist attractions have been recorded for Kusuri village itself. At the broader regency level of Kabupaten Halmahera Utara, however, there is one significant natural landmark: Gunung Dukono, an active volcano, which Indonesian sources identify as a characteristic natural feature of the regency. This volcano is a known geological-tourist point in North Halmahera, though its exact distance from Kusuri cannot be determined directly from available sources. Tobelo city, functioning as the regency's capital, is the nearest center with infrastructure in the area and offers a starting point for exploring other parts of the regency. Halmahera island generally may attract attention due to North Maluku's natural assets — including coral reefs, tropical forests, and volcanic landscapes — but concrete tourist data specific to Kusuri regarding these features is not yet publicly accessible.
Summary
Kusuri is a small, modest-sized settlement in Tobelo Barat District, Kabupaten Halmahera Utara, in Maluku Utara Province. Based on regency-level data, the kabupaten has relatively low population density, with mining and the exploitation of natural resources playing a prominent role in its economy. From a tourist and real estate market perspective, Kusuri is not among known or intensively developing locations; any interest in such purposes warrants detailed on-site orientation and involvement of local experts. The nearby active Gunung Dukono volcano is one distinctive element of the regency's natural character.
