Karakelang Explained

Karakelang
Location:South East Asia
Coordinates:4.2589°N 126.8°W
Archipelago:Talaud Islands
Area Km2:846
Country:Indonesia
Population:60,875
Population As Of:mid 2022 estimate
Density Km2:72.0
Country Admin Divisions Title:Province
Country Admin Divisions:North Sulawesi
Country Largest City:Melonguane
Pushpin Map:Indonesia Sulawesi

Karakelang is the main island of the Talaud Islands north east of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its area is 846km2. 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 2022 was 60,875.[3] Its largest town is Melonguane on the west coast, which serves as the administrative centre for the Talaud Islands Regency.

Notes and References

  1. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  2. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.