Larapan Island

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Larapan Island
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Location of Larapan Island in Darvel Bay
Larapan Island
Geography
Coordinates 4°33′38″N118°36′25″E / 4.56056°N 118.60694°E / 4.56056; 118.60694
Administration
State Flag of Sabah.svg Sabah
Division Tawau
District Semporna

Larapan Island (Malay : Pulau Larapan) is a Malaysian island located in the Celebes Sea on the state of Sabah. [1] The island is one of the many islands in Malaysia and has been under Sabah Provincial management of Malaysia. The islands are managed under the Rule and governance of the Malaysian govt.

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Population

The island is inhabited by local communities, primarily in Kampung Larapan Hujung and Kampung Larapan Tengah. [2] A few hundred people live on the Island (2023).

Marine ecology

Larapan Island’s surrounding reefs contain diverse coral ecosystems that face threats such as bleaching and predatory snails (e.g., Drupella). Community-based waste management initiatives have reduced marine waste significantly in Semporna’s island communities, including Larapan. [2] In addition, local district authorities (Semporna District Office) support conservation activities to protect Larapan’s marine ecology and community livelihood. [3]

Above the Sea level

The estimate terrain elevation above sea level in some places on the island is 12 meters.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sabah Tourism Board". Sabah Tourism Board. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Home - Reef Check Malaysia". Reef Check Malaysia. Archived from the original on 14 September 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Home | Sabah Government Official Website". sabah.gov.my (in Malay). Archived from the original on 19 November 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.


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