A few facts about Maba
- About 13,000 people live in Maba.
- It lies in North Maluku.
- Jakarta, the largest city in Indonesia, is about 2502 km away.
- For a bigger city, Ternate is about 101 km away.
- Close by: Sofifi (82 km) and Tobelo (119 km).
Dating by city / Indonesia / North Maluku / Maba
Meet people in Maba
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Maba? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
A first date in Maba
From Maba it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Maba
How far around Maba can I search?
In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Maba free on YADate?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Maba or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Maba real?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Maba?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Indonesia or abroad.
Places near Maba
Dating tips
Profile & photos
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First dates
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