Karakelang

Karakelang
Karakelang
Geography
LocationSouth East Asia
Coordinates4°15′32″N 126°48′00″E / 4.25889°N 126.80000°E / 4.25889; 126.80000
ArchipelagoTalaud Islands
Area846 km2 (327 sq mi)
Administration
Indonesia
ProvinceNorth Sulawesi
Largest settlementMelonguane
Demographics
Population62,900 (mid 2024 estimate)
Pop. density74.35/km2 (192.57/sq mi)

Karakelang is the main island of the Talaud Islands north east of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its area is 846 km2 (327 sq mi). It has a population of 51,506 at the 2010 Census[1] and 59,920 at the 2020 Census;[2] the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 62,900.[3] Its largest town is Melonguane on the west coast, which serves as the administrative centre for the Talaud Islands Regency.

References

  1. ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  2. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  3. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.7104)


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