Dufa-Dufa – district in the northern zone of Ternate Island
Dufa-Dufa is a settlement in Indonesia that belongs to the Kota Ternate Utara (Northern Ternate) district within Ternate city, in North Maluku (Maluku Utara) province. Geographically, it forms part of the Moluccas macroregion. The settlement is located in the northern area of Ternate Island based on its coordinates, close to the Equator at 0.82 degrees north latitude. Ternate city lies off the western coast of Halmahera and consists administratively of five islands, of which Ternate itself is the main island. No independent, settlement-level statistical sources are available for Dufa-Dufa; therefore, the description below relies primarily on verified data and connections available at the Ternate city level.
General overview
Dufa-Dufa belongs to the Kota Ternate Utara kecamatan, which is the administrative unit of the northern part of Ternate city. According to data on the city, Ternate is the most populous city in North Maluku province, with a total population of 205,001 according to the 2020 census, and an official estimate of 210,836 for mid-2024. The city's total land area is 162.20 square kilometers, with a population density of approximately 1,264 people per square kilometer. Ternate is also the economic, cultural, and educational center of North Maluku and functions as a hub toward neighboring regions. Before Sofifi became the provincial capital in 2010, Ternate was the de facto seat of the province. Dufa-Dufa, as one of the settlements in Ternate's northern zone, is positioned within this urban framework; specific local data and population figures for this unit are not available in publicly accessible sources.
Real estate and investment
No independent, settlement-level real estate market data for Dufa-Dufa is known; therefore, the connections below reflect the general context of Ternate city and North Maluku province. Ternate is the largest and most densely populated city in the province and represents considerable appeal as an economic and educational center for real estate demand within the region. The city is undergoing increasingly significant infrastructural developments, which generally have an invigorating effect on the urban real estate market. In Indonesia, the opportunities for foreign nationals to acquire real estate are restricted by the general regulatory framework: full ownership (Hak Milik) cannot be acquired by foreigners; for them, typically long-term usage rights (Hak Pakai) or building rights (Hak Guna Bangunan, through a company) are available. This general Indonesian regulation applies to Ternate city and thus to Dufa-Dufa, which belongs to the Kota Ternate Utara district. Before making investment decisions, it is advisable to consult local legal advisors and real estate experts, as the island location and local land use conditions may raise specific considerations.
Safety and security
No independent public safety statistics are available for Dufa-Dufa. Regarding the broader region, Ternate city, and North Maluku province, it can be said in general terms that since the period of religious and ethnic conflicts experienced throughout the Moluccas region in the early 2000s, the situation has stabilized. Ternate today functions as the defining urban and commercial center of the province, and people living there or visiting typically do not report extraordinary security concerns. Nevertheless, for any Indonesian destination, it is advisable to take into account current travel advisory notices (for example, from one's own country's foreign ministry), as local conditions may change over time, and the most reliable information on these matters can be obtained from up-to-date official sources.
Tourist attractions
The available source material does not mention named tourist attractions specifically for Dufa-Dufa. The broader surroundings, Ternate city and its island, however, are historically significant locations in the Moluccas region. Ternate was the capital of the Ternate Sultanate in the 15th and 16th centuries and served as a key point in the struggles for control of the spice trade as part of its rivalry with the Tidore Sultanate, which subsequently also aroused the interest of European powers in the region. This rich historical heritage is still observable in the form of fortresses, sultanate palaces, and other architectural monuments found on Ternate Island. Dufa-Dufa is located precisely on the island where this historical and cultural layer is concentrated, so as a district in the northern zone, it provides access as part of the local urban fabric to Ternate's broader tourist offerings. Due to the lack of appropriate local data regarding the exact distance between individual landmarks and Dufa-Dufa, specific kilometer figures cannot be provided.
Summary
Dufa-Dufa is a settlement belonging to the Kota Ternate Utara district within Ternate city, in North Maluku province, in the Moluccas region. The locality is situated in the northern part of Ternate Island, which is the main island of the province's most populous city and was also the historical seat of the 15th–16th century Ternate Sultanate. No independent, settlement-level demographic, real estate market, or public safety statistical sources are known for Dufa-Dufa; therefore, the relevant connections must be interpreted at the level of Ternate city. For those interested in the area, Ternate city and its island represent a location of relevance to Moluccan history, of which this northern district settlement is a part.
