 Map of the islands of East Nusa Tenggara, including Raijua | |
 Interactive map of Raijua | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Archipelago | Sawu islands |
| Area | 36.08 km2 (13.93 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 9,679 (mid 2023 estimate [1] ) |
| Pop. density | 268/km2 (694/sq mi) |
Raijua is an island in the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. Administratively it forms a district (kecamatan) of Sabu Raijua Regency within the province of East Nusa Tenggara. Its total land area is 13.9 square miles (36.08 square km), [2] with a population of 9,679 in mid 2023. [3] Raijua is sometimes called The Wedge by surfers because it includes an exposed reef break, making it an ideal surfing location during Indonesia's dry season (May through October). [4]
