iarjhcsIARJHCSIARJHCS2709-3336https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjhcs.2022.v03i01.005Territory Reform and Boundary Conflict: A Case Study of Six Villages in North Maluku IndonesiaJusanHiYusufKushadajaniYuwantoAbstract: This study aims to describe regional boundary conflicts for six villages in North Maluku, Indonesia. In relation to problems with the issuance of the law regarding the Expansion of North Halmahera Regency, namely Law Number 1, 2003. The main focus of this research is first, the power relations between the regional center as an institution. As an institution, this power relation is through bureaucratic models. The central government as a representative of the state that has the authority to issue laws. The power relation between the central government and the provincial government has two dimensions. The first dimension is that the provincial government has a position as a representative of the central government in the regions. This means that the relationship that occurs between the central government and the provincial government is a coordinating relationship. The second dimension is the position of the provincial government as the ruler of the province. This means that the relationship between the central government and the provincial government is a command or command relationship. This research was conducted in 6 (six) villages which were disputed between two community groups and the government, namely the government of West Halmahera Regency and North Halmahera Regency. The villages in question are Dum Dum, Akesahu, Akelamo Kao, Tetewang, Bobane Igo, and Pasir Putih villages. Geographically, the six villages are located along the coast of Kao Bay on Halmahera Island.