Morotai
Morotai Island (Indonesian: Pulau Morotai) is an island in the Halmahera group of eastern Indonesia's Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It is one of Indonesia's northernmost islands.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 02.32°N 128.45°E |
| Archipelago | Maluku Islands |
| Area | 2,336.6 km2 (902.2 sq mi) |
| Length | 80 km (50 mi) |
| Width | 42 km (26.1 mi) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Province | North Maluku |
| Regency | Morotai Island |
| Largest settlement | Daruba |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 78,270 (mid 2022 estimate) |
| Pop. density | 33.5/km2 (86.8/sq mi) |
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Morotai is a rugged, forested island lying to the north of Halmahera. It has an area of some 2,336.6 km2 (902.2 sq mi), including Rao Island which lies to the west of Morotai and forms an administrative district within the regency. It stretches 80 km (50 mi) north-south and no more than 42 km (26 mi) wide. The island's largest town is Daruba, on the island's south coast. Leo Wattimena Airport is located on the island. Almost all of Morotai's numerous villages are coastal settlements; a paved road linking those on the east coast starts from Daruba and will eventually reach Berebere, the principal town on Morotai's east coast, 68 km (42 mi) from Daruba. Between Halmahera and the islets and reefs of the west coast of Morotai is the Morotai Strait, which is about 10 km (6.2 mi) wide. In mid 2022 it had an estimated population of 78,270.