Kalumata – district in the southern zone of Ternate Island
Kalumata is a district belonging to the Kota Ternate Selatan subdistrict (kecamatan), which lies within the administrative city of Ternate (Kota Ternate), in North Maluku (Maluku Utara) Province, within the Moluccas macroregion. Based on its coordinates (0.7673305° N, 127.3586816° E), it is located in the south-southeastern part of Ternate Island. Ternate city itself is a small volcanic island lying west of Halmahera Island, where the main populated areas of the administrative unit of the same name are concentrated. Settlement-level data for Kalumata is currently unavailable; the description below therefore relies primarily on verified data at the Kota Ternate regency level, with the explicit note that these provide context for the broader city.
General overview
Kalumata forms part of the Kota Ternate Selatan district, which is the southern administrative unit of Ternate city. Ternate city itself—of which Kalumata is also a part—is the most populous city in North Maluku Province: according to the 2020 census, 205,001 people lived across the city's entire area, and the mid-2024 official estimate shows 210,836 residents. The city's combined land area is 162.20 square kilometers and consists of five islands: the main and largest Ternate Island, as well as Moti, Hiri, Tifure, and Mayau Islands. For the entire city of Ternate, the population density is 1,264 people per square kilometer, which represents the highest figure in the province. Considering Kota Ternate as a whole, the city functions as the economic, cultural, and educational center of North Maluku and serves as a hub connecting neighboring regions. Kalumata as a district forms part of this densely populated, active urban environment and is characteristically considered more urban than rural in nature, though detailed statistical data specific to it is currently unavailable.
Real estate and investment
Independent settlement-level data on Kalumata's real estate market is not available; the real estate market context is provided by the dynamics of Kota Ternate as a whole. Ternate city is the most populous and economically active city in North Maluku, which typically results in more brisk real estate demand within the regency as a whole than in more rural areas of the province. Close to the southern district within the city—where Kalumata is located—are port and commercial infrastructure facilities, which generally influence the value of nearby properties. Under Indonesia's land ownership regulations, foreign nationals cannot acquire full ownership (Hak Milik) of property; instead, they have access to Hak Pakai (usage rights) or lease-based arrangements, which run for a maximum of 25–30 years and are renewable. These restrictions apply across the entire country and thus also to Kalumata. From an investment potential perspective, Ternate's role—as a regional hub and the province's de facto capital until 2010—represents enduring commercial and logistical appeal for properties within the city.
Safety and security
No independent, verifiable crime statistics or other reliable settlement-level sources are available for Kalumata's public safety. Generally speaking, Ternate city represents a relatively stable, urbanized environment within North Maluku; the regency is considered the most populous and developed city in the province, where public services, including law enforcement, are typically present in more organized form compared to smaller and less developed areas. Within the broader Moluccas region, the political tensions of earlier decades—most characteristic of the 1999–2002 period—have largely subsided, and daily life in Ternate city is generally regarded as normalized. Nevertheless, particularly for foreign visitors and property investors, it is always advisable to consult local and reliable sources regarding the current security situation.
Tourist attractions
No named tourist attractions are available from independent sources specifically for Kalumata as a concrete tourist destination. However, Ternate city itself—of which Kalumata is also a part—is home to numerous historical and natural sites readily accessible from the southern district. Ternate Island is generally characterized by volcanic landscape and rich spice history: the Sultanate of Ternate was a defining power in the Moluccas' clove trade during the 15th–16th centuries, and this historical legacy remains present in the built environment today. Fortifications bearing traces of the European colonial period, as well as manifestations of sultanate traditions, are accessible within the regency area, though their exact distance from Kalumata requires separate research. The island's natural attractions—including the Gamalama volcano—are likewise characteristic of Ternate's natural character and lie within an accessible distance from the district across the broader island.
Summary
Kalumata, as part of the Kota Ternate Selatan district, is located in the southern area of Ternate Island, in North Maluku Province. Independent, detailed data on the district is not available; however, the broader Kota Ternate context—as North Maluku's most populous and economically significant city, with a population of approximately 211,000—fundamentally defines Kalumata's situation and characteristics. The region's historical, cultural, and commercial significance, along with the general framework of Indonesian property law, are the factors that may be relevant to anyone seeking information about Kalumata.
