Weda is a
district in
North Maluku, Indonesia, located on the east coast of
Halmahera
Halmahera, formerly known as Jilolo, Gilolo, or Jailolo, is the largest island in the Maluku Islands. It is part of the North Maluku province of Indonesia, and Sofifi, the capital of the province, is located on the west coast of the island.
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, the largest of the
Maluku Islands. The district includes 24 small offshore islands. Its administrative centre is the village of Were, which is also the capital of the
Central Halmahera Regency
Central Halmahera Regency ( id, Kabupaten Halmahera Tengah) is a regency (on Halmahera Island) in North Maluku Province, Indonesia
Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Ind ...
. The
Sawai language
The Sawai language (also Weda) is a South Halmahera language of Austronesian stock spoken in the Weda and Gane Timor districts of southern Halmahera, northern Maluku Province, Indonesia. There are approximately 12,000 speakers.
Sounds
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is spoken in Weda.
Weda has an eco resort that is focused on maintaining the fragile ecology of the area. They provide diving packages and snorkeling excursions to visitors. Weda Resort provides birdwatching, in great comfort, from the terrace of the resort. Weda is one of the most interesting birdwatching destinations in Indonesia.
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/ref> Nearby are the Boki Maruru caves, Nusliko ponds, and other areas of interest.
Climate
Weda has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with moderate rainfall in October and November and heavy rainfall in the remaining months.
References
Populated places in North Maluku
Regency seats of North Maluku
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