Midai Island

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Midai Island
Native name:
Pulau Midai
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Midai Island
Location of Midai Island in Riau Islands Province
Midai Island
Geography
Location South China Sea
Coordinates 2°59′53″N107°46′51″E / 2.998056°N 107.780831°E / 2.998056; 107.780831
Archipelago South Natuna
Area26.19 km2 (10.11 sq mi)
Highest elevation126 m (413 ft)
Administration
Province Riau Islands
Regency Natuna Islands
Largest settlementSabang Barat
Demographics
Population5488 (2022 projection)
Pop. density209.54/km2 (542.71/sq mi)
Ethnic groups Malays
Additional information
Time zone

Midai Island is an island in the Natuna Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia. [1] The island is split between the Midai District and the Suak Midai District. The island is only accessible by boat and has a port on the west side of the island, near Sabang Barat. [2]

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References

  1. "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  2. "Feature (ID: 1570068)". Geonet Names.