However, Enggros is occasionally considered a separate tribe but still closely related to Tobati.

[6] The Tobati, like other tribes in Youtefa Bay, has a traditional political leadership system led by an ondoafi (village leader or chief), and the position has been inherited through generations.

To this day, the Hamadi clan still holds the position of ondoafi of the Tobati tribe that leads several other tribal chiefs/clans such as Itaar, Afaar, Hanasbey, Mano, Ireeuw, Hasor, Merauje, Merahabia, Caay, Hanoeby, and Dawir.

After that, in the second process, the bride's side will reciprocate the visit by sending food to the groom's house.

Then, in the fifth process, both sides are ready to conduct the holy wedding blessing in the church and simultaneously register the marriage at the Civil Registry Office.

It serves as a place for traditional ceremonies and also educates young boys on how to earn a living and survive by learning skills such as carving, weapon-making, boatbuilding, and warfare techniques.

[9] The settlement of the Tobati tribe is located directly in coastal or marine areas.

[3] Before the introduction of Christianity and Islam in Jayapura, the Tobati tribe still adhered to animism or belief in ancestors.

The conical or pyramid-shaped roof is interpreted by the Tobati as a form of respect for their ancestors and to bring them closer to God.

[3] At that time, The Tobati community also communicated with the Sultanate of Tidore, which later spread Islam through Muhammad Asghar, a scholar from Baghdad sent by the Ottoman Empire.

[10] Hamadi clan is believed to be patrilineal descendant of a Jailolo prince who was exiled and married local chief's daughter.

The Gospel was spread in Papua, including the Tobati and Enggros villages, and the teachings of Christianity were subsequently accepted by the surrounding communities.

[10] The Tobati tribe is a community inhabiting coastal areas, hence their main mode of transportation is boats.