Buru Regency, Administrative region in Maluku, Indonesia
Buru Regency covers 7,595 square kilometers in the northern part of Buru Island, with Namlea serving as its administrative center.
The regency was established in 1999 through separation from Central Maluku Regency, and in 2008 its southern portion became South Buru Regency.
The population of 139,408 residents spreads across ten districts, each maintaining its local traditions within the tropical island environment.
Visitors can reach Namlea through daily flights from Ambon to Namlea Airport or take ferry services from Galala Port in Ambon.
The region contains extensive cajeput tree plantations and functions as the primary rice production center for the entire Maluku province.
Location: Maluku
Capital city: Namlea
Elevation above the sea: 557 m
Shares border with: South Buru Regency
GPS coordinates: -3.25983,127.10289
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:53
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