Hitu people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 19,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Indonesia (Leihitu, Ambon Island) | |
| Languages | |
| Hitu, Ambonese Malay, and Indonesian | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Ambonese and other Alifuru groups |
The Hitu people are an Austronesian ethnic group originating from the Maluku province of Indonesia. The Hitu people inhabits villages along the northern coast of Ambon Island, namely Wakal, Hila, Hitulama, Hitumessing, Mamala, and Morella. Administratively, this region is located in Leihitu, Central Maluku Regency, Maluku Province.