The Anoat sector existed in the Outer Rim Territories of the galaxy, and was a type of sector. It contained several different worlds such as Bespin, Burnin Konn, and also Hoth. The city-world of Anoat formerly served as the administrative center for this sector. However, the capital was moved to Gerrenthum while the Galactic Empire held power.
One reason the Anoat sector was important was because of the tibanna gas that was produced and processed on the gas giant Bespin. In the past, the Noble Court governed the sector. This Nothoiin government kept the sector independent from the Galactic Republic for hundreds of years. Other influential groups in the region included the Trade Spine League, the Hutt-controlled Ivax Syndicate, and various cults and secret organizations, such as the Kouhun, which encouraged fighting and violence.
After the Battle of Endor, Governor Ubrik Adelhard placed the sector under a blockaded. He was trying to maintain the power of his Imperial remnant during those days.