Spatial and Environmental Condition of Bajo Tribe Settlement in South Halmahera

Abstract

This study aims to identify the spatial characteristics of Bajo Tribe settlement around coastal areas in South Halmahera, environmental analysis and settlement conditions by literature review and field observation. The results show that the existence of Bajo Tribe in North Maluku deployment in coastal areas, especially in Sula and Kayoa districts. Bajo ethnic settlements are generally located in areas of mangrove forest with the settlement condition is slum and are not equipped with adequate facilities and infrastructure for supporting community activities. Deployment of Bajo Tribe settlements is not accompanied by sustainable environmental arrangement. Bajo Tribe generally working as traditional fisherman with limited fish catching; therefore their earning cannot improve their welfare.

Identification of Construction System and Arrangement of Bajo Tribe Settlement Based on Local Wisdom and Environmentally Friendly

“…Bajo Tribe in North Maluku begins to settle in the 1900s, originally an immigrant originating from Sulawesi Island. They sail to the eastern region and tracing the southern islands of North Maluku: Sula Islands, Taliabu, and South Halmahera [6].…”

“…Along with the increasing number of residents of Bajo Tribe, a new settlement is formed in the Territory of Waidoba Island. Furthermore, the development of settlements in this region continues to increase and become a definitive village [6].…”

Livelihood Strategies of the Bajo Fishing Community in the Outbreak of COVID-19 (Study of Bajo People in Salabangka Island of Central, Sulawesi, Indonesia)

“…Bajo community settlements are located in remote locations, present social and economic drivers which translate into daily challenges for households. In general, the Bajo people live in remote areas with limited infrastructure and a slum environment [1]. They are generally marginal fishermen at the household level, fishing with or without fishing vessels less than 5 GT, and using fishing gear operated by human labor [2].…”