Southwest Maluku

Southwest Maluku is an administrative regency in Maluku Province, Indonesia, comprising several islands including Moa, Damer, and Babar. The region is divided into seventeen administrative districts with two key administrative centers located on different islands.

This regency was established in 2008 when it separated from a larger administrative area. The separation led to significant changes in how the region was organized internally over the following years.

The people who live on these islands depend heavily on fishing and traditional crafts passed down through families. You can see these practices in daily life, particularly along the coasts where fishing boats and handmade nets are part of the everyday landscape.

Reaching the various islands requires advance planning since connections depend mainly on sea transport. Visitors should check maritime schedules in advance and allow extra time for travel arrangements.

The waters surrounding this regency contain abundant fish stocks that have shaped local livelihoods for generations. This natural resource makes fishing one of the most important activities sustaining island communities.

Location: Maluku

Capital city: Moa

Elevation above the sea: 146 m

GPS coordinates: -8.17024,127.78894

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07